Approximate outage probability and rate expressions are derived for systems employing maximum ratio combining, when both the desired signal and the interfering signals are subjected to η - μ fading, with the interferers having unequal power. The approximations are in terms of the Gauss hypergeometric function. A close match is observed between the results obtained through the derived analytical expression and the one obtained through Monte-Carlo simulations. Also, the utility of the applications is established in a vehicular application. © 1967-2012 IEEE.