ROVER 45 MOT Pass Rate
62.3% of 2,822 ROVER 45 MOT tests pass.
The 45 passes 62.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ROVER models (71.3%).
The ROVER 45 passes 62.3% 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 | 62.3% | 2,822 | 79,077 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ROVER 45
The most common reason the ROVER 45 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 63.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 63.1% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.8% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 44.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 41.4% | Excessively binding |
| Tyres | 19.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 16.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 6.8% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | Fixing missing |
Related ROVER models
- ROVER MINI — 75.5% pass rate
- ROVER 75 — 64.1% pass rate
- ROVER 25 — 68.1% pass rate
- ROVER 216 — 71.1% pass rate
- ROVER METRO — 71.3% pass rate
- ROVER 214 — 68.7% pass rate