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A23 TJR

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,408 mi
Last recorded46,408 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TJR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 46,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 43,330 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 39,420 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,212 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,157 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,775 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 35,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,851 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 33,844 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,359 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,199 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 32,199 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,105 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 30,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,386 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,759 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 29,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,167 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,851 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 27,851 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,245 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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A23 TJR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 50,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A23 TJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 TJR registered?

A23 TJR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is A23 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 TJR 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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