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%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 68.7% | 1,502 | 73,172 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 44.4% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 38.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 33.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 32.9% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 17.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 15.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 14.0% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Steering | 7.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.1% | Inscription illegible |
Related ROVER models
- ROVER MINI — 75.5% pass rate
- ROVER 75 — 64.1% pass rate
- ROVER 25 — 68.1% pass rate
- ROVER 45 — 62.3% pass rate
- ROVER 216 — 71.1% pass rate
- ROVER METRO — 71.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ROVER 214?
- 68.7% of ROVER 214 MOT tests pass, based on 1,502 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures 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".
- Does this show the ROVER 214's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the ROVER service history guide for how to check and keep one.