MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 825s year 1997

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Pass percent:67.99%

(The average a petrol ROVER 825 year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:5,070 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	380
Headlamp aim out of alignment	245
Brake pipe excessively corroded	210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	209
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	182
Registration plate lamp issues	148
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	140
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	93
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	87
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	79
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	76
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	74
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	73
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	71
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	70
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	66
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	52
Registration plate issues	52
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	47
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	40
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	23
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Rear brake binding	16
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	16
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	15
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	11
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	10
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
An item not tested \|Manual\|	7
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect \|3.4.1d\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	5
Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	5

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	380
Headlamp aim out of alignment	245
Brake pipe excessively corroded	210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	209
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	182
Registration plate lamp issues	148
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	140
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	93
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	87
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	79
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	76
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	74
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	73
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	71
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	70
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	66
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	52
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	52
Registration plate issues	52
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	47
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	44
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	40
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	25
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	23
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	21
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Rear brake binding	16
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	16
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	15
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	11
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	10
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
An item not tested \|Manual\|	7
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect \|3.4.1d\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	5
Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	5

MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER 825s year 1997

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