Rover 214 (1992)
1992 Rover 214
CarHunch analysed 9,934 real MOT records for the 1992 Rover 214. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Rover 214 fails its MOT about one in three times, with a 69.4% pass rate well below the UK average of 80%—this is a red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 5.5%, so safety isn't the primary concern; instead, you're looking at recurring niggles rather than catastrophic failures.
At nearly 99,000 miles on average, these cars have racked up genuine mileage for their age, and the 1.19 average failures per vehicle suggest mechanical wear is cumulative. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the routine failure points (suspension, exhaust, lights) that typically plague this model at this age.
What to check before buying a 1992 Rover 214
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 9,926 | 69.4% | 1.19 |
| Diesel (0%) | 6 | 75.9% | 1.67 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Rover 214 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Rover 214 vehicles fall between 77,520 and 116,936 miles.
1992 Rover 214 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (16% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Rover 214
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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26.7%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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19.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.1%
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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14.9%
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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13.1%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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12.7%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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12.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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