Rover 214 vs Rover P: 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 P
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover P (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover P |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 32% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 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 P
- Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and floor pan ..(holed) (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover P (60%) 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.