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H298 HEH

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,006 mi
Last recorded43,006 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 HEH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,006 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 42,985 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Only just met emissions, needs adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Nov 2014 42,966 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,950 miles

All tyres have age related cracking

Slight corrosion to rear of nearside sill

Fail 15 Nov 2013 42,950 miles

All tyres have age related cracking

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrosion to rear of nearside sill

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,856 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 42,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,604 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,268 miles

All four tyres showing signs of age (cracking)

Fuel breather pipe signs of corrosion

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Slight play in drivers seat

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,848 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 40,848 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,907 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 39,389 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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H298 HEH is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H298 HEH, 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 H298 HEH registered?

H298 HEH is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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