1971 Rover 214 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 214 models manufactured in 1971, based on 51 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1971 Rover 214 MOT Analysis
The 1971 Rover 214 has an MOT pass rate of 58.8% based on 51 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 81,156 miles on the odometer. With a 41.2% failure rate, the 1971 214 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1971 Rover 214 is Tyres, responsible for 3.9% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre.
Top failures specific to 1971 models only. The overall 214 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 81,156 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 0.48 | 3.9% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1971 Rover 214 has an MOT pass rate of 58.8% based on 51 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 81,156 miles on the odometer. With a 41.2% failure rate, the 1971 214 is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1971 Rover 214, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With an average mileage of 81,156 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Tyres — 3.9% of failures
Tyres issues account for 3.9% of MOT failures on 1971 Rover 214 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.