Rover 214 vs Rover 41: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 214
68%
MOT pass rate · 184,403 vehicles
More reliable
Rover 41
65%
MOT pass rate · 57 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover 214 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover 41 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 92,704 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184,403 | 57 |
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 41
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Rover 214 is the more reliable of the two — 68% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.