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H185 SSA

1990 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,687 mi
Last recorded60,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 SSA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,687 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various parts of suspension and vehicle undercarriage corroded

Various suspension bushes starting to split but no play

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,381 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parts of suspension and vehicle undercarriage corroded

Various suspension bushes starting to split but no play

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,738 miles

Front subframe,suspension arm mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Various front suspension bushes split but no excessive play at test

Various rear suspension bushes split but no excessive play at test

Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,646 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake hose ferrules corrodded

both steering arms part corrodded

rear shocker and suspension bushes perished

Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,646 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake hose ferrules corrodded

both steering arms part corrodded

rear shocker and suspension bushes perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,002 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split & perrished

n/s/f steering rack boot twisted

o/s & n/s rear outer sils at seams with quater panel split & corodded

rear brake pipe ferruls corodded

rear shocker & suspension bushes perrished

unable to fully asses front to rear brake pipes due to grease coating

wiper blades torn

Fail 22 Jun 2009 56,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear trailing arm bushes split & perrished

n/s/f steering rack boot twisted

o/s & n/s rear outer sils at seams with quater panel split & corodded

rear brake pipe ferruls corodded

rear shocker & suspension bushes perrished

unable to fully asses front to rear brake pipes due to grease coating

wiper blades torn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,158 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 55,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both gearbox driveshaft oil seals leaking

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 May 2007 53,344 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 53,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 52,040 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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H185 SSA is a 1990 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 94,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H185 SSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 36 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H185 SSA is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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