Rover 414

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 477 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

66%

Total Tests

477

Highest Pass Rate

1998 (70%)

Years Covered

About the Rover 414

The Rover 414 was MOT tested 477 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (1993 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 model has the highest pass rate at 70% from 104 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 66%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 73,764 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 72,825 miles.

Compared to the Rover brand average of 74%, the 414 is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Rover models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1396cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£230

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,383

Per month£199/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Rover 414?

vs average of all models-16% (82% avg)

vs Rover brand average-8% (74% avg)

Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Rover 414 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1999	66%	119	72,825 mi
1998	70%	104	75,411 mi
1997	77%	39	73,129 mi
1996	57%	42	70,677 mi
1995	67%	42	94,645 mi
1994	74%	39	96,000 mi
1993	52%	92	73,764 mi

Questions about the Rover 414

Is the Rover 414 reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (1993 to 1999), the Rover 414 averages a 66% MOT pass rate, from 477 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1998 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 70%.

Which year Rover 414 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 Rover 414 has the highest MOT pass rate at 70%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 66%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.