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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

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years62.3%
ROVER 45 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years62.3%2,82279,077 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".

Top MOT failure categories for the ROVER 45
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Suspension63.1%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment49.8%Not working
Body, chassis, structure44.6%Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Brakes41.4%Excessively binding
Tyres19.3%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Noise, emissions and leaks17.4%Inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Visibility16.2%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems9.7%Warning lamp indicates a fault
Steering6.8%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Road Wheels1.4%Fixing missing

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