1969 Rover Land Rover MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Land Rover models manufactured in 1969, based on 35 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1969 Rover Land Rover MOT Analysis
The 1969 Rover Land Rover has an MOT pass rate of 80.0% based on 35 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,666 miles on the odometer. With a 20.0% failure rate, the 1969 Land Rover is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1969 Rover Land Rover is Non-component advisories, responsible for 8.6% of failures. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 5.7%. Driver's View of the Road follows at 2.9%.
Top failures specific to 1969 models only. The overall Land Rover page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-component Advisories | 8.6% | 3 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 5.7% | 2 |
| 3 | Driver's View Of The Road | 2.9% | 1 |
| 4 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.9% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 36,666 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-component advisories | 2.34 | 8.6% | 3 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.56 | 5.7% | 2 |
| Visibility | 0.78 | 2.9% | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 0.78 | 2.9% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1969 Rover Land Rover has an MOT pass rate of 80.0% based on 35 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,666 miles on the odometer. With a 20.0% failure rate, the 1969 Land Rover is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1969 Rover Land Rover, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to non-component advisories: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 36,666 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Non-component advisories — 8.6% of failures
Non-component advisories issues account for 8.6% of MOT failures on 1969 Rover Land Rover models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 5.7% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 5.7% of MOT failures on 1969 Rover Land Rover models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Driver's View of the Road — 2.9% of failures
Driver's View of the Road issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 1969 Rover Land Rover models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.