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H341 SJX

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,651 mi
Last recorded32,651 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH341 SJX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,883 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 31,876 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,984 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,155 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,153 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,321 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,304 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,603 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 28,599 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,745 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

Fail 19 Aug 2010 27,743 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing is noisey

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,372 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,439 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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H341 SJX is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H341 SJX, 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 H341 SJX registered?

H341 SJX is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H341 SJX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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