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H247 FFH

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,622 mi
Last recorded6,622 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH247 FFH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 6,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 6,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 5,701 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 2,980 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 1,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 390 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,725 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 37,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,377 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 29,361 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,310 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 28,310 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,898 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 26,898 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 23,595 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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H247 FFH is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H247 FFH, 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 H247 FFH registered?

H247 FFH is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H247 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H247 FFH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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