ROVER 2141999 · 1.4L Petrol

The 1999 Rover 214 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 106,235 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Mileage sits low for a 27-year-old vehicle at 106,235 recorded miles, averaging roughly 3,935 miles per year. The records show steady, light annual use: the tester logged 93,933 miles on 21 September 2021, rising to 97,310 by 29 September 2022, 100,797 by 8 September 2023, 104,081 by 27 September 2024, and 106,235 by September 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The five-year MOT trail is sparse in faults but clean throughout, suggesting the car was kept lightly run and consistently presented for test. A buyer should still inspect structural corrosion and suspension bushes in person, as the Rover 214 of this era commonly suffers hidden rust on sills and subframes not always caught in a pass with no advisories. Check brake discs and calipers for age-related binding after long standing periods, and verify exhaust emissions and tyre condition given the low yearly mileage may mask perished rubber. The absence of recorded advisories across five tests implies basic upkeep was maintained, yet low use over decades risks dormant fluid degradation and seized components. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the car remains prudent despite the fault-free MOT record.