Rover 20hp vs Rover 214: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 20hp
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Rover 214
68%
MOT pass rate · 184,403 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 20hp (100%) and Rover 214 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 20hp | Rover 214 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 40,744 mi | 94,329 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 184,403 |
Most common faults
Rover 20hp
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- fuel breather pipe perishing
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rover 214
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 20hp (100%) and Rover 214 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 20hp report Full Rover 214 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.