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H286 GLN

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,499 mi
Last recorded15,499 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH286 GLN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 15,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 15,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 15,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 15,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 15,002 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 14,942 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 14,858 miles

both outer sill panels corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,699 miles

both outer sill panels corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,527 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,837 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 13,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,908 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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H286 GLN is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H286 GLN, 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.

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What year was H286 GLN registered?

H286 GLN is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 February 1991.

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