Rover 214 Sli (1989)
1989 Rover 214 Sli
CarHunch is tracking 876 1989 Rover 214 Sli vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Rover 214 SLI has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is dramatically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 876 vehicles analysed failed its MOT. No dangerous defects were recorded and the average failure count sits at zero, which suggests the test data itself may be incomplete or corrupted rather than reflecting genuine vehicle condition.
Without reliable mileage or failure detail in this dataset, it's impossible to give you useful guidance on whether to buy one. If you're seriously considering this 35-year-old Rover, ignore these numbers and instead get a pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic who can assess the actual condition of the engine, rust, brakes, and suspension.
We have 876 1989 Rover 214 Sli 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 Sli
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 Sli
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 874 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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