Rover 214

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 1,880 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

1,880

Highest Pass Rate

1994 (77%)

Years Covered

About the Rover 214

The Rover 214 was MOT tested 1,880 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (1990 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 model has the highest pass rate at 77% from 191 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 67%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Rover 214 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 105,072 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 60,699 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1396cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£230

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,183

Per month£182/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Rover 214?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Rover brand average+0% (74% avg)

Best to worst year spread10 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Rover 214 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1999	72%	263	60,699 mi
1998	72%	332	69,951 mi
1997	75%	173	54,915 mi
1996	69%	131	77,263 mi
1995	72%	341	80,241 mi
1994	77%	191	81,071 mi
1993	67%	183	79,416 mi
1992	77%	151	75,290 mi
1991	74%	78	72,799 mi
1990	84%	37	105,072 mi

Questions about the Rover 214

Is the Rover 214 reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (1990 to 1999), the Rover 214 averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 1,880 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1994 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 77%.

Which year Rover 214 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 Rover 214 has the highest MOT pass rate at 77%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 67%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.