2017 Coleman Milne Rosedale — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 333 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Coleman Milne Rosedale, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (87.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 17 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 14 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 7 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.1% | 7 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 2 | Wipers | 6 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 4 | Side repeaters | 5 |
| 5 | Flexible brake hoses | 4 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 26.1% | 87 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 42 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.1% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 183 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 140 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 65 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 67 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 68 | 13.2% |
| 2025 | 66 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Rosedale
Before buying a 2017 Coleman Milne Rosedale, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Coleman Milne Rosedales pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 333 2017 Coleman Milne Rosedale MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Coleman Milne Rosedale?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2017 Rosedale get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 13.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 333 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.