Rover 214 vs Rover Landrover series 2: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 214
68%
MOT pass rate · 184,403 vehicles
Rover Landrover series 2
84%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Landrover series 2 (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Landrover series 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 72,980 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184,403 | 2 |
Most common faults
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)
Rover Landrover series 2
- Oil leak
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- nearside rear tyre worn on edge
- Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- transmission oil leak
- Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Landrover series 2 (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover Landrover series 2 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.