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H290 EJU

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,882 mi
Last recorded44,882 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 EJU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No radiator cap fitted

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension very low requires pumping up

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,882 miles

No radiator cap fitted

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension very low requires pumping up

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,673 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 39,673 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,147 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,145 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,091 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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H290 EJU is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H290 EJU, 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 H290 EJU registered?

H290 EJU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 December 1990.

Is H290 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H290 EJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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