ROVER 416 MOT pass rate
67.0% of 1,041 ROVER 416 MOT tests pass.
At 67.0%, The 416 passes slightly less often than the average across all ROVER models (71.3%).
The ROVER 416 passes 67.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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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 | 67.0% | 1,041 | 84,122 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ROVER 416
The most common reason the ROVER 416 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 49.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 49.2% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 41.0% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 31.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.5% | Carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Visibility | 16.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 14.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 11.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 11.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Insecure |
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 216 — 71.1% pass rate
- ROVER METRO — 71.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ROVER 416?
- 67.0% of ROVER 416 MOT tests pass, based on 1,041 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ROVER 416?
- The most common reason the ROVER 416 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 49.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the ROVER 416's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the ROVER service history guide for how to check and keep one.