Rover 214 vs Rover Rover p5 coup: 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 Rover p5 coup
91%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Rover p5 coup (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Rover p5 coup |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | — |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 48,452 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 Rover p5 coup
- Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
- nearside front tyre some light cracks in tread
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Rover p5 coup (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover Rover p5 coup 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.