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H908 ELW

1990 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,122 mi
Last recorded75,122 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 41494,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH908 ELW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,122 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 75,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 66,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 59,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,222 miles

Front tyre's wearing low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre valves cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 48,851 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,812 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,641 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,062 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,062 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,973 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,973 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 45,972 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,413 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 45,413 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,837 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,055 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,918 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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H908 ELW is a 1990 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H908 ELW, 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 H908 ELW registered?

H908 ELW is a 1990 Rover 414, first registered on 6 December 1990.

Is H908 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H908 ELW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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