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H120 JPL

1989 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,635 mi
Last recorded19,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH120 JPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 19,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 19,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 19,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 19,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 19,081 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 19,025 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 18,996 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 18,963 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,716 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,677 miles

Slight seapage from suspension component?

Fail 22 Mar 2014 17,668 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight seapage from suspension component?

Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 16,823 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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H120 JPL is a 1989 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 51,572 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 H120 JPL, 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 37 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H120 JPL registered?

H120 JPL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for H120 JPL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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