1995 Rover - Austin 200 214 SEi from UK and Ireland - Comments

Very little, until a week ago! Went to a local garage complaining of clutch judder, and sticky firt + second gears. Turns out the clutch is OK, but gearbox needs new bearings and an overhaul.

I put this down to the Grandad that owned it last. It had only 19,000 miles spent going to the shops etc, which has clearly taken its toll.

Love the equipment level, electric windows, roof, half black leather and alloys.

Only criticism is the ridiculously low ratio 5th gear making motorway driving a bit tiresome.

It wasn't the Grandad's fault, it was the bloke who put the gearbox together. Apparantly it is a common fault on this car (it happened to mine). Seems ours were built on Friday afternoon.

Mine does it too, but only when it's cold, could be clutch or gearbox, gets better when warm so not too bothered.

I had a 214 sei as a company car for 6 months. I loved it, it had a real small luxury car ambience, and the half leather sports seats were great.

Not much of a handler but the engine was a revelation for its day - a 1.4 with 105 horsepower.

A fine car I will remember with affection.

I have never had a problem with my gearbox. What you have mentioned isn't a common fault either, like you say it was probably the lack of proper use previously. I agree with you, the 214SEi is something special.