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H204 CBP

1990 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,589 mi
Last recorded75,589 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 CBP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 75,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 75,508 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,740 miles

Nearside Rear Inner slight corrosion to wheel arch

Offside Rear Inner slight corrosion to wheel arch

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,422 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 59,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake weak

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,094 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 54,894 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 54,894 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,083 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,496 miles

Corrosion starting in rear end of sills.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,121 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,402 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,275 miles

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Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,275 miles

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

both sill rear ends rusty †offside rear trailing arm front bush split!! †rear tyres worn to 1.6 & 2.0mm!! †front rollbar link upper bushes splitting out

play in steering offside †offside outer cv gaitor badly cracked/splitting!

Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,699 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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H204 CBP is a 1990 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H204 CBP, 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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What year was H204 CBP registered?

H204 CBP is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 13 September 1990.

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