Rover 214 vs Rover City e: 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 City e
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover City e (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 City e |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 73,762 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 City e
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover City e (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover City e 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.