Rover 214 vs Rover Mgbv8convertible: 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 Mgbv8convertible
94%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Mgbv8convertible (94%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Mgbv8convertible |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 94% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 6% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 55,812 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 Mgbv8convertible
- Exhaust mounting defective Central hanging rubber torn and n/s rear perished (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Bad connection in bulb holder (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Mgbv8convertible (94%) 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.