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H489 CDH

1990 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,078 mi
Last recorded72,078 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 CDH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,938 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Both wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Both rear tyres perished

Both wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,581 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 41,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,193 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,964 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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H489 CDH is a 1990 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H489 CDH, 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 H489 CDH registered?

H489 CDH is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H489 CDH safe to buy?

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