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ROVER 214 MOT Pass Rate

68.7% of 1,502 ROVER 214 MOT tests pass.

At 68.7%, The 214 passes slightly less often than the average across all ROVER models (71.3%).

The ROVER 214 passes 68.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years68.7%
ROVER 214 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years68.7%1,50273,172 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the ROVER 214

The most common reason the ROVER 214 fails its MOT is noise, emissions and leaks — present in 44.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits".

Top MOT failure categories for the ROVER 214
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Noise, emissions and leaks44.4%Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Body, chassis, structure38.3%Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment38.1%Not working
Brakes33.7%Efficiency below requirements
Suspension32.9%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Visibility17.1%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems15.2%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Tyres14.0%Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Steering7.7%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Identification of the vehicle3.1%Inscription illegible

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