Rover 214 vs Rover 3.5 litre: 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 3.5 litre
80%
MOT pass rate · 3,648 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover 3.5 litre is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover 3.5 litre |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 59,041 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184,403 | 3,648 |
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 3.5 litre
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Rover 3.5 litre is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover 3.5 litre 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.