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H890 PHE

1990 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,461 mi
Last recorded74,461 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH890 PHE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2009 74,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 73,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r trailing arm fulcrum bush worn

o/s/f tyre tending to wear on inner edge

wear on n/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,787 miles

n/s/r trailing arm fulcrum bush worn

o/s/f tyre tending to wear on inner edge

wear on n/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,157 miles

both rear trailing arm fulcrum bushes worn

emission test just passed at 3rd attempt

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear on n/s/r seat belt

Fail 5 Jul 2007 72,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear trailing arm fulcrum bushes worn

emission test just passed at 3rd attempt

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear on n/s/r seat belt

Pass 29 Jul 2006 70,029 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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H890 PHE is a 1990 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H890 PHE, 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 H890 PHE registered?

H890 PHE is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H890 PHE safe to buy?

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