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H342 GAD

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,025 mi
Last recorded24,025 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 GAD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 24,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 23,660 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 23,218 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 18,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 17,475 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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H342 GAD is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H342 GAD, 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 H342 GAD registered?

H342 GAD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1990.

Is H342 GAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H342 GAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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