CarVerify

Free Car Check

H574 FDV

1990 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,310 mi
Last recorded119,310 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH574 FDV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 119,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 119,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front coolant pipe corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 119,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake small bind

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

rust to body

Pass 11 Jun 2015 119,202 miles

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

N/S/R brake slightly binding

N/S/R seat belt twisted

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

O/S/F & both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges & O/S/F 2mm N/S/R 3mm O/S/R 2.2mm

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

PAS pump damp

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to body

engine & gearbox oil leaks

slight freeplay felt through steering wheel

Fail 9 Jun 2015 119,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S/R brake slightly binding

N/S/R seat belt twisted

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

O/S/F & both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges & O/S/F 2mm N/S/R 3mm O/S/R 2.2mm

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

PAS pump damp

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to body

engine & gearbox oil leaks

slight freeplay felt through steering wheel

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,496 miles

PAS pump damp

PAS drive belt perished/split

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing low & very low on inner edges on raised tread O/S/F 2.8mm N/S/F 2.1mm O/S/R 2.6mm N/S/R 2.8mm

both rear brakes have slight binding

engine & gearbox oil leaks

front subframe corroded at N/S anti-roll bar mount

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

small stone chips on windscreen

vaccume hose union broken & hose not connected (intake manifold area)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 118,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

PAS drive belt perished/split

PAS pump damp

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing low & very low on inner edges on raised tread O/S/F 2.8mm N/S/F 2.1mm O/S/R 2.6mm N/S/R 2.8mm

both rear brakes have slight binding

engine & gearbox oil leaks

front subframe corroded at N/S anti-roll bar mount

slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

small stone chips on windscreen

vaccume hose union broken & hose not connected (intake manifold area)

Pass 24 May 2013 117,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

os rear brake binding slightly

os rear brake pipe support bracket broken (repaired)

os rear door handle sticks in open position

pas pipe damp (behind engine)

rear brakes uneven (ns low, 20%)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 115,768 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

os rear brake hose support bracket broken ( repaired)

pas hose damp (behind engine)

windscreen chipped zone A & B & scratched zone A

Fail 14 Jun 2012 115,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

os rear brake hose support bracket broken ( repaired)

pas hose damp (behind engine)

windscreen chipped zone A & B & scratched zone A

Pass 7 Jun 2011 114,120 miles

ns number plate light dim

ns rear trailing arm bush split

os rear brake pipe/hose support bracket broken (been repaired)

pas hose damp ( behind engine)

windscreen chipped zone A & B & scratched in zone A

Pass 12 Jun 2010 112,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f anti roll bar mount slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 112,466 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f anti roll bar mount slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 110,288 miles

centre & rear exhaust box corroded

ns rear sill/arch corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 110,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre & rear exhaust box corroded

ns rear sill/arch corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 107,072 miles

ns rear brake binding slightly

ns rear wheel arch/sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 102,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 96,373 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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H574 FDV is a 1990 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H574 FDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H574 FDV?

You can check the full history of H574 FDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H574 FDV registered?

H574 FDV is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H574 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H574 FDV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H574 FDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H574 FDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.