1991 Rover 214 Si — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1991 perform at MOT as they age
35 years
Current Age
34.3%
Latest Pass Rate
35
Total Tests (All Years)
89,021 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 18
This car: 34.3%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 20.0% below average (8383 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
34.3%
Age (yrs) 18Tests 35Avg Mileage 89,021Top Failure Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 42.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1991 Rover 214 Si, with age trends.
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
42.9%
— Consistent
Suspension
40.0%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
25.7%
— Consistent
Body, Structure and General Items
20.0%
— Consistent
Tyres
14.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 42.9% (18 yrs) | 42.9% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 40.0% (18 yrs) | 40.0% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 25.7% (18 yrs) | 25.7% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Body, Structure and General Items | 20.0% (18 yrs) | 20.0% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 14.3% (18 yrs) | 14.3% (18 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Rover 214 Si cars manufactured in 1991 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 35 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.