Rover 214 vs Rover 6 door limousine: 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 6 door limousine
64%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover 6 door limousine (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover 6 door limousine |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 60,129 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 6 door limousine
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover 6 door limousine (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover 6 door limousine 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.