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H246 GBA

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,499 mi
Last recorded76,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 GBA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 76,499 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,223 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 76,223 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 75,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 75,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 75,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 74,915 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 74,851 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 73,780 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 73,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 72,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 71,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 69,495 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 68,908 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 67,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 66,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 65,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 64,930 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 64,302 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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H246 GBA is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 H246 GBA, 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 35 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 H246 GBA registered?

H246 GBA is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is H246 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H246 GBA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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