Rover 214 vs Rover Priness: 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 Priness
85%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Priness (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Priness |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 50,759 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 Priness
- both rear tyre close to rear subframe when wheels hang
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Slight movement in nearside front steering rack.
- Small cut in offside front tyre tread.
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Priness (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.