Rover 214 vs Rover Mgb: 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 Mgb
78%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Mgb (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Mgb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 37,704 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184,403 | 12 |
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 Mgb
- Oil leak
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Mgb (78%) 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.