Rover 414
From 427 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 28 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 28 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 28 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 23 |
| 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 | 22 |
| 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 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 19 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 16 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 30.8% of 414 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 9.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £162.
Typical mileage
Half of all 414s tested had between 52,444 and 108,739 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 81,990 median miles, the 414 has 0.041 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 414 MOT pass rate?
The Rover 414 has a 66% MOT pass rate based on 427 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rover 414?
The most common MOT failure on the Rover 414 is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
What is the typical mileage of a Rover 414 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rover 414 is 81,990 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,444 and 108,739 miles.
Buying a used 414?
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 66% pass rate and an average repair bill of £162 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 30.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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