Coleman Milne Rosedale
From 498 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 25 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 25 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.1% of Rosedale failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 8.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 88% while Diesel versions pass at 82.7%, a 5 percentage point gap.
Coleman Milne Rosedale on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 10 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 10. At this rate, roughly 38.4 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 307 | 0 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 311 | 1 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 311 | 0 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 310 | 0 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2024 Q3 | 315 | 0 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 315 | 0 | +0 | -0 | +7 |
| 2024 Q1 | 308 | 0 | +0 | -7 | -7 |
| 2023 Q4 | 315 | 0 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Auto | Diesel | 243 | 79% |
| Rosedale Tdci Auto | Diesel | 64 | 21% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 84.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 85.7% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rosedales tested had between 14,608 and 32,270 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,674 median miles, the Rosedale has 0.071 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Coleman Milne Rosedale MOT pass rate?
The Coleman Milne Rosedale has a 86.1% MOT pass rate based on 498 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Coleman Milne Rosedale?
The most common MOT failure on the Coleman Milne Rosedale is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Coleman Milne Rosedales are on UK roads?
There are 307 Coleman Milne Rosedales currently licensed on UK roads, with 0 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Coleman Milne Rosedale at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Coleman Milne Rosedale is 19,674 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,608 and 32,270 miles.
Buying a used Rosedale?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.