Rover 214 vs Rover 3 dr hatch: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 214
68%
MOT pass rate · 184,403 vehicles
Rover 3 dr hatch
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover 3 dr hatch (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover 3 dr hatch |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 140,509 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184,403 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Rover 3 dr hatch
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover 3 dr hatch (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover 3 dr hatch 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.