Rover 75: seat belts & restraints MOT failures
Seat belts & restraints was a recorded failure area in 4.5% of Rover 75 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair cost: £50–£300 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Seat belts & restraints failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10,893 | 4.5% |
| 2003 | 14,212 | 4.4% |
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.