Rover 114
From 516 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement and emissions test unable to be completed. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 28 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 28 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 26 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 23 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 19 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 15 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 11 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 11 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| an induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 25.9% of 114 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £129.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 70.3% | emissions test unable to be completed, headlamp levelling device inoperative |
| 1997 | 70.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits |
| 1996 | 76.2% | service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| 1995 | 68.5% | emissions test unable to be completed, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
Typical mileage
Half of all 114s tested had between 34,361 and 53,518 miles on the clock.
At 45,667 median miles, the 114 has 0.063 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rover models
| Rover Mini | 75.8% |
| Rover 75 | 67.7% |
| Rover 25 | 68.2% |
| Rover 45 | 65.3% |
| Rover 216 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Rover 114 MOT pass rate?
The Rover 114 has a 71.3% MOT pass rate based on 516 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rover 114?
The most common MOT failure on the Rover 114 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include service brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Rover 114 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rover 114 is 45,667 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,361 and 53,518 miles.
Buying a used 114?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £129 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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