Rover 214 vs Rover Classic: 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 Classic
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Classic (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Classic |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 3.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 43,470 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 Classic
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Classic (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover Classic 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.