Rover 214 vs Rover Super delux: 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 Super delux
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Super delux (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 214 | Rover Super delux |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 94,329 mi | 72,927 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 Super delux
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- advanced corrosion on underside of vehicle. extensive welding repairs have been carried out on underside of vehicle.
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 214 (68%) and Rover Super delux (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 214 report Full Rover Super delux 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.