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G216 HOH

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,656 mi
Last recorded41,656 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 HOH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 41,656 miles

Both front inner wheel arches - slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar D bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 41,656 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wheel arches - slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar D bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,238 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 41,235 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 41,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 41,224 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 41,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 41,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hole into inner wheel arch and boot floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength hole in inner rear wheel arch at seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small crack in lens on offside rear lamp

small hole corroded in offside front inner wheel arch (upper edge at rear)

Pass 6 Jul 2019 41,173 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 41,173 miles

Brake performance not tested REAR BRAKES LOW OR NO EFFORT (1.2.1 (g))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,150 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,056 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 41,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,821 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 40,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 40,505 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,141 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,485 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,852 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,425 miles

SLIGHT WEAR TO ,UPPER STEERING COLUMN BUSH.BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,959 miles

STEERING COLUMN BEARING WORN

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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G216 HOH is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G216 HOH, 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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G216 HOH is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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