Rover 25: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 5.3% of Rover 25 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,303 | 4.7% |
| 2002 | 5,127 | 5.3% |
| 2003 | 5,777 | 5.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.