Rover 214 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,502 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,502 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 65% of Rover 214 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in seat belts.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 214 tends to fail
Share of Rover 214 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on seat belts. Holds up better than average on tyres, lights & electrics, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Rover 214 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Rover 214 holds up well for its age: 65% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 55% of similar-age models. Give seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Rover 214?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Rover 214 in 2024: 13 years and older, 65%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Rover 214 MOT?
For Rover 214 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are seat belts (2% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).