ROVER 216 MOT Pass Rate
71.1% of 1,812 ROVER 216 MOT tests pass.
The 216's pass rate of 71.1% is in line with the average across all ROVER models, at 71.3%.
The ROVER 216 passes 71.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 71.1% | 1,812 | 82,514 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ROVER 216
The most common reason the ROVER 216 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 53.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 46.7% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.3% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 41.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 40.2% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 17.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 13.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 12.4% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Steering | 4.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.6% | Incorrect |
Related ROVER models
- ROVER MINI — 75.5% pass rate
- ROVER 75 — 64.1% pass rate
- ROVER 25 — 68.1% pass rate
- ROVER 45 — 62.3% pass rate
- ROVER METRO — 71.3% pass rate
- ROVER 214 — 68.7% pass rate