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Rover 214 vs Rover Solo: 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 Solo
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Solo (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Rover 214 Rover Solo
MOT pass rate 68% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 32% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.8 1.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 94,329 mi 47,755 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 184,403 1

Most common faults

Rover 214

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Oil leak
  5. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rover Solo

  1. n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades split
  2. n/s/f brake bisc slightly pitted
  3. o/s/r tyre near limit
  4. Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Emissions not tested oil light illuminated and low coolant level (8.2.1.2 (d))
  6. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Solo (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Rover 214 report Full Rover Solo 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.