Rover 45 MOT data by year
The Rover 45 appears in 18,034 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2000–2012. Its most common failure areas are body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and suspension, and its overall pass rate is 71.3%.
18,034
MOT tests analysed
71.3%
Pass rate
28.7%
Fail rate
2000–2012
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,235 | 71.7% | 28.3% | Suspension |
| 2003 | 3,785 | 71.5% | 28.5% | Suspension |
| 2005 | 1,986 | 71.1% | 28.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.5% | 2,253 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 2,229 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.9% | 2,141 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.3% | 1,859 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.7% | 1,021 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 931 |
| 7 | Tyres | 4.8% | 859 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.6% | 645 |
Methodology & source. Based on 18,034 MOT tests. 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.