Rover 45: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 12.5% of Rover 45 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,235 | 12.4% |
| 2003 | 3,785 | 12.2% |
| 2005 | 1,986 | 11.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.