MOT reliability
Rover Knightsbridge
23 vehicles · 96 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Rover Knightsbridge vehicles and 96 completed MOT tests, the Rover Knightsbridge has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,049 miles.
23
Vehicles
96
MOT tests
4,853
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Knightsbridge problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Knightsbridge MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Visibility0%
Rover Knightsbridge pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 50% |
| 9 | 22 | 68% |
| 10 | 20 | 75% |
| 11 | 12 | 67% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20), Diesel (3)
Most common Rover Knightsbridge MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Knightsbridge MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
Rover Knightsbridge pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9 | 26 | 77% | 55,348 |
| 1996 | 14 | 70 | 64% | 65,879 |
Rover Knightsbridge reliability FAQ
Across 23 Rover Knightsbridge vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Knightsbridge MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1).
The typical Rover Knightsbridge in our data has covered around
62,049 miles.
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