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807: a below-average pass rate worth digging into
Across 1,925 MOT tests, the 807 returns 59.3% first-time pass — near the bottom of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a number-plate lamp out. A weak handbrake and the strength or continuity of the load bearing round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 118,527, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
178 occurrences · 9.2% of tests
- 02
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
162 occurrences · 8.4% of tests
- 03
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
155 occurrences · 8.1% of tests
- 04
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
130 occurrences · 6.8% of tests
- 05
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
128 occurrences · 6.6% of tests
- 06
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
124 occurrences · 6.4% of tests
- 07
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
102 occurrences · 5.3% of tests
- 08
Parking brake inoperative on one side
95 occurrences · 4.9% of tests
- 09
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
88 occurrences · 4.6% of tests
- 10
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
86 occurrences · 4.5% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a 807 and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.