Rover 414 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover 414 reliable? We analysed 376,618 real MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover 414 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover 414.
Rover 414 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover 414. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover 414 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover 414 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover 414 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover 414 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover 414 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover 414 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover 414 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover 414 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 60 | 61.7% | 66,561 | 79,598 | 87,796 |
| 2001 | 79 | 65.8% | 68,098 | 87,310 | 106,476 |
| 2000 | 7,711 | 66.6% | 51,283 | 66,823 | 84,695 |
| 1999 | 73,425 | 67.5% | 52,030 | 68,468 | 86,636 |
| 1998 | 89,101 | 66.3% | 55,564 | 71,596 | 89,161 |
| 1997 | 66,478 | 66.0% | 62,280 | 78,572 | 96,130 |
| 1996 | 50,750 | 65.8% | 65,944 | 82,179 | 99,471 |
| 1995 | 38,924 | 66.6% | 66,330 | 83,156 | 100,723 |
| 1994 | 17,720 | 67.1% | 68,294 | 86,236 | 105,228 |
| 1993 | 16,941 | 66.8% | 68,294 | 89,292 | 109,405 |
| 1992 | 6,157 | 67.2% | 71,623 | 93,954 | 114,020 |
| 1991 | 5,261 | 65.5% | 72,148 | 95,286 | 117,560 |
| 1990 | 3,888 | 65.2% | 65,925 | 94,178 | 118,465 |
| 1971 | 54 | 72.2% | 49,320 | 60,956 | 113,940 |
How Long Does a Rover 414 Last?
Based on 66,719 Rover 414 vehicles on UK roads.
Rover 414 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover 414 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 414
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.2% MOT pass rate from 54 tests
61.7% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover 414 is 1971, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.2% across 54 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover 414 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 414 THIS CAR | 66.5% | 376,618 | 76,954 mi | 35 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 214 | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.8% | 136,043 | 16,233 mi | 34 yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover 414 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Rover 414Should you buy a used Rover 414?
The Rover 414 has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.5% across 376,618 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Rover 414 are brake pipe excessively corroded (28,909 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (27,491), and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (17,763). 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 414 owner drives around 4,719 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 414 models stay on UK roads for around 35 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.