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E4 RVL

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,610 mi
Last recorded41,610 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 RVL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 41,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2026 41,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 40,536 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 38,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,719 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 36,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure joint clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 34,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 34,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,016 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,622 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,667 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,527 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,469 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,855 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,347 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,931 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,485 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,740 miles

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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E4 RVL is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E4 RVL, 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.

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What year was E4 RVL registered?

E4 RVL is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E4 RVL safe to buy?

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