Rover 214 vs Rover P5b coupe: 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 P5b coupe
79%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover P5b coupe (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover P5b coupe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 67,029 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 P5b coupe
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover P5b coupe (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover P5b coupe 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.