At a Glance
The Rover 100 has 40 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the 100 (1994-1999) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 505K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Rover 100 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Rover 100 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Rover 100 MOT Failures
Every reason Rover 100 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 15.73% |
| 2 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 14.20% |
| 3 | Exhaust system fault | 6.74% |
| 4 | Stop lamp not working | 5.63% |
| 5 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.07% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim defect | 4.01% |
| 7 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.82% |
| 8 | Tyre condition | 3.42% |
| 9 | Number plate lamp not working | 3.20% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.14% |
| 11 | Suspension mounting corroded | 3.11% |
| 12 | Track rod end worn | 2.52% |
| 13 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 2.46% |
| 14 | Driveshaft fault | 2.10% |
| 15 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.97% |
| 16 | Subframe mounting corroded | 1.62% |
| 17 | Chassis condition | 1.61% |
| 18 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 1.61% |
| 19 | Parking brake condition | 1.26% |
| 20 | Rear lamp not working | 1.24% |
| 21 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.18% |
| 22 | Fog lamp not working | 1.17% |
| 23 | Brake pads or linings worn | 1.14% |
| 24 | Seat belt condition | 0.79% |
| 25 | Front suspension fault | 0.76% |
| 26 | Horn not working | 0.74% |
| 27 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.74% |
| 28 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.73% |
| 29 | Rear suspension fault | 0.70% |
| 30 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.70% |
| 31 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.60% |
| 32 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.52% |
| 33 | Indicator fault | 0.38% |
| 34 | Steering rack fault | 0.38% |
| 35 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.38% |
| 36 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.33% |
| 37 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.31% |
| 38 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.28% |
| 39 | Brake pedal fault | 0.24% |
| 40 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.24% |
| 41 | Brake fluid leak | 0.23% |
| 42 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.23% |
| 43 | CV joint worn | 0.22% |
| 44 | Position lamp not working | 0.22% |
| 45 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.19% |
| 46 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.17% |
| 47 | Electrical switch fault | 0.16% |
| 48 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.15% |
| 49 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.14% |
| 50 | Steering column fault | 0.14% |
| 51 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.14% |
| 52 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.12% |
| 53 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.11% |
| 54 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.10% |
| 55 | Headlamp fault | 0.10% |
| 56 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.08% |
| 57 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.07% |
| 58 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.07% |
| 59 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.06% |
| 60 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.06% |
| 61 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.06% |
| 62 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.06% |
| 63 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.05% |
| 64 | Steering free play excessive | 0.05% |
| 65 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.05% |
| 66 | Body security fault | 0.05% |
| 67 | Steering lock fault | 0.05% |
| 68 | Steering operation fault | 0.05% |
| 69 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 70 | Radius arm worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 71 | Brake lever fault | 0.04% |
| 72 | Suspension unit fault | 0.04% |
| 73 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.04% |
| 74 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.04% |
| 75 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 77 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.03% |
| 78 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | 0.03% |
| 79 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 80 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.03% |
| 81 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 82 | Brake caliper fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.02% |
| 84 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 85 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.02% |
| 86 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | 0.02% |
| 87 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 88 | Steering coupling worn | 0.02% |
| 89 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 90 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 91 | Brake relay lever fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 93 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.02% |
| 95 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 96 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.01% |
| 97 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Engine oil leak | 0.01% |
| 100 | Stub axle worn | 0.01% |
| 101 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 102 | Bumper damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 103 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | <0.01% |
| 104 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 105 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 106 | Handbrake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 107 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | <0.01% |
| 108 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 109 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 110 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 113 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 115 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 116 | Propshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 119 | Headlamp levelling device fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 122 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 124 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 125 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 126 | Airbag warning light on | <0.01% |
| 127 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Coil spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 131 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 134 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 142 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | ABS fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 146 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 148 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 150 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 151 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 153 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 154 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Driver airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 162 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 165 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 166 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 167 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Rover 100 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Rover 100, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Rover 100 problems?
Based on analysis of 505K Rover 100 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 40 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Subframe mounting corroded". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Rover 100 generation has the most problems?
The Rover 100 100 (1994-1999) (1994–1999) has the highest number of identified common problems (60). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Rover 100?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Rover 100 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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