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MOT reliability

Rover P1 v8

1 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Rover P1 v8 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Rover P1 v8 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 2,309 miles.

1
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
206
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
19%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover P1 v8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover P1 v8 MOT tests:

  • Other44%
  • Brakes44%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
  • Lamps & electrical12%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover P1 v8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover P1 v8 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread. (1 times)
  2. Offside and nearside headlamp aims are on the lower limit. (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  4. Altenator and power steering belts require adjustment. (1 times)
  5. Exhaust mountings deteriorated at the centre silencer. (1 times)
  6. Oil residue on the offside rear brake caliper,no apparent leak. (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) (1 times)
  10. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  14. Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Rover P1 v8 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1969 1 13 92% 2,309

Rover P1 v8 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover P1 v8 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover P1 v8 MOT issues are: Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread.; Offside and nearside headlamp aims are on the lower limit.; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Rover P1 v8 in our data has covered around 2,309 miles.

Compare the Rover P1 v8

See how the Rover P1 v8 stacks up against other Rover models on MOT reliability:

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