Rover 45: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 11.9% of Rover 45 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,235 | 13.4% |
| 2003 | 3,785 | 12.3% |
| 2005 | 1,986 | 10.8% |
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.