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H276 YNX

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,967 mi
Last recorded55,967 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH276 YNX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 55,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,006 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 55,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 54,897 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 54,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 54,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,718 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 54,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,498 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,887 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NEAR SID AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 8 May 2017 51,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 8 May 2017 51,464 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 May 2016 50,358 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres perrised

Fail 9 May 2016 50,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres perrised

Pass 7 May 2015 50,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,901 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 49,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,800 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 44,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,292 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 43,938 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,669 miles

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

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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H276 YNX is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H276 YNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H276 YNX registered?

H276 YNX is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 November 1990.

Is H276 YNX safe to buy?

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