Rover 214 vs Rover P5 b: 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 P5 b
100%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover P5 b (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover P5 b |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 24,199 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184,403 | 4 |
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 P5 b
- n/s front inner sill holed but out of prescribed area.o/s and n/s rear chassis legs corroding.
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak
- tyres slightly wearing on edges
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover P5 b (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover P5 b 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.