Rover 214 vs Rover Rv8: 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 Rv8
87%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover Rv8 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Rv8 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 34,296 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 184,403 | 22 |
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 Rv8
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Unable to see brakes.
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Rover Rv8 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover Rv8 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.