Rover 214 vs Rover Mg-rv8: 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 Mg-rv8
40%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Mg-rv8 (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Mg-rv8 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 40% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 60% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 69,288 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 Mg-rv8
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Mg-rv8 (40%) 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.