Rover 214 Si (1989)
1989 Rover 214 Si
CarHunch is tracking 1,874 1989 Rover 214 Si vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Rover 214 SI has a 0% first-time pass rate across 1,874 vehicles analysed—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—which means every single example tested failed its MOT. There were no dangerous defects recorded and zero failures or advisories logged per vehicle on average, suggesting the data itself may be incomplete or these vehicles are no longer roadworthy enough to appear in standard MOT records.
The median CarHunch score of 50 and absence of mileage data indicate these are aging vehicles at the end of their practical lives. If you're considering a 1989 Rover 214 SI, treat any that claim to be MOT-compliant with extreme scepticism, and have a trusted independent mechanic inspect it thoroughly before any purchase commitment.
We have 1,874 1989 Rover 214 Si vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Rover 214 Si
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Rover 214 Si
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,873 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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