Rover 414
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 477 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
477
Best Year
1997 (77%)
Years Covered
7
About the Rover 414
The Rover 414 has been tested 477 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (1993 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 39 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 52%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer ROVER 414s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 16 percentage points.
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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover 414 by Year
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