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Rover 214

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 1,880 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

1,880

Best Year

1990 (84%)

Years Covered

10

How reliable is the Rover 214?

vs national average-8% (82% avg)
vs Rover brand average+0% (74% avg)
Best to worst year spread17 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Rover 214 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199972%26360,699 mi
199872%33269,951 mi
199775%17354,915 mi
199669%13177,263 mi
199572%34180,241 mi
199477%19181,071 mi
199367%18379,416 mi
199277%15175,290 mi
199174%7872,799 mi
199084%37105,072 mi

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About the Rover 214

The Rover 214 has been tested 1,880 times in 2024 MOT data across 10 model years (1990 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 37 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 17 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

The ROVER 214 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

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.

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