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H298 LOG

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,971 mi
Last recorded73,971 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 LOG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,971 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 74,360 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,338 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,124 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,981 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 70,981 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

alternator not connected

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 LOG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LOG, 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 LOG registered?

H298 LOG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H298 LOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H298 LOG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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