Rover 214 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover 214 reliable? We analysed 1,033,973 real MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover 214 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover 214.
Rover 214 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover 214. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover 214 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover 214 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover 214 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover 214 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover 214 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover 214 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover 214 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover 214 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 119 | 69.7% | 49,046 | 71,748 | 81,948 |
| 2001 | 150 | 72.7% | 57,594 | 69,655 | 84,420 |
| 2000 | 15,062 | 69.0% | 47,547 | 62,132 | 79,745 |
| 1999 | 166,466 | 69.7% | 48,374 | 64,376 | 81,596 |
| 1998 | 205,463 | 68.8% | 52,139 | 68,294 | 85,757 |
| 1997 | 178,790 | 67.5% | 56,716 | 73,475 | 90,983 |
| 1996 | 116,851 | 65.8% | 60,535 | 78,320 | 96,144 |
| 1995 | 122,566 | 67.4% | 65,526 | 83,581 | 101,973 |
| 1994 | 95,912 | 66.2% | 66,826 | 85,913 | 105,605 |
| 1993 | 57,443 | 65.9% | 68,820 | 88,530 | 109,248 |
| 1992 | 35,929 | 67.1% | 71,444 | 92,415 | 113,765 |
| 1991 | 22,990 | 65.4% | 73,732 | 97,728 | 120,978 |
| 1990 | 14,762 | 65.1% | 74,152 | 100,674 | 127,536 |
| 1989 | 1,131 | 62.7% | 70,517 | 97,180 | 127,130 |
| 1971 | 124 | 70.2% | 54,937 | 75,676 | 99,042 |
How Long Does a Rover 214 Last?
Based on 183,124 Rover 214 vehicles on UK roads.
Rover 214 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover 214 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rover 214
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.7% MOT pass rate from 150 tests
62.7% MOT pass rate from 1,131 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover 214 is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.7% across 150 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover 214 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 214 THIS CAR | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| Rover 25 | 72.1% | 1,784,341 | 53,712 mi | 26 yrs |
| Rover 75 | 70.7% | 1,365,354 | 77,595 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rover 45 | 72.3% | 849,212 | 60,304 mi | 26 yrs |
| Volkswagen Touran | 74.9% | 1,718,428 | 86,001 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover 214 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Rover 214Should you buy a used Rover 214?
The Rover 214 has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.6% across 1,033,973 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Rover 214 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (67,012 recorded failures), exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (49,655), and brake pipe excessively corroded (42,958). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rover 214 owner drives around 4,425 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rover 214 models stay on UK roads for around 36 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.