ROVER 75 MOT pass rate
64.1% of 11,102 ROVER 75 MOT tests pass.
The 75 passes 64.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all ROVER models (71.3%).
The ROVER 75 passes 64.1% 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 | 64.1% | 11,102 | 108,023 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ROVER 75
The most common reason the ROVER 75 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 88.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 88.6% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.1% | Projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Brakes | 46.7% | Excessively corroded |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 15.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 13.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Tyres | 12.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.6% | Emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Steering | 8.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | Fixing missing |
Related ROVER models
- ROVER MINI — 75.5% 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
- ROVER 214 — 68.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ROVER 75?
- 64.1% of ROVER 75 MOT tests pass, based on 11,102 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ROVER 75?
- The most common reason the ROVER 75 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 88.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
- Does this show the ROVER 75'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.