Rover 214 vs Rover Landrover swb: 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 swb
54%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Landrover swb (54%) 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 swb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 54% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 46% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 6.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 67,233 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184,403 | 1 |
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 swb
- Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Coolant leak
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- slightly damp around clutch master cylinder
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Landrover swb (54%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.