Rover 414
Rover 400 1990 1.4 petrol description
Sedan Rover 414 has been produced from January, 1991 to May, 1993. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 92 horsepower on 6250 rpm and torque 122 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Rover 400 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Rover 414 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Rover 414 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 169 km/h.
Rover 414 fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

Rover 414 technical data
Model: | Rover 414 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1991. January ... 1993. May | ||
Engine: | 1396 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 92 HP ON 6250 RPM | Torque: | 122 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 169 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 (combined) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.37m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.40m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1500 kg |
Rover 414 engine 14K4F
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1396 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 75 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 79 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Rover 414 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) |
Power | 83 - 103 HP ON 6250 RPM |
Torque | 110 - 123 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1991 |
Duration of production | 14 years |
Engine also used on | Rover 25 Rover 200 Rover 45 |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Rover 400 sedan [1990 - 1995] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Rover 414
Jan 1991 — Mai 1993 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 92 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 414 Mai 1993 — Jan 1995 | 1.4 Petrol | 103 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 416 Jan 1991 — Jan 1995 | 1.6 Petrol | 112 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 416
Jan 1991 — Apr 1994 Only version with automatic transmission |
1.6 Petrol | 112 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Rover 400 1990 1.6 416 GTI | 1.6 Petrol | 122 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 418 D Turbo
Jul 1991 — Mai 1993 Most powerfull diesel version (88 HP) |
1.8 Diesel | 88 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 400 1991 1.9 418 D
Jan 1991 — Dec 1995 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 67 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 420
Jan 1992 — Jan 1994 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 136 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Rover 400 1993 2.0 420 Turbo
Jan 1993 — Dec 1995 Most powerfull petrol version (200 HP) |
2.0 Petrol | 200 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |