Rover 2000 saloon vs Rover 214: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 2000 saloon
86%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Rover 214
68%
MOT pass rate · 184,403 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 2000 saloon (86%) and Rover 214 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 2000 saloon | Rover 214 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 54,618 mi | 94,329 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 184,403 |
Most common faults
Rover 2000 saloon
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Stub axle cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Rover 214
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 2000 saloon (86%) and Rover 214 (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 2000 saloon report Full Rover 214 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.