Rover 214 vs Rover Mark 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 Mark 2
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Mark 2 (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Mark 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 4.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 15,236 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 Mark 2
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Mark 2 (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover Mark 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.