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H342 LDU

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,821 mi
Last recorded47,821 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 LDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 47,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe cat weak & slightly blowing

nearside rear subframe mount weak & corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2026 47,817 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure loose (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust front pipe cat weak & slightly blowing

nearside rear subframe mount weak & corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2025 46,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 46,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 45,689 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & floor edge / lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 45,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm ...155..65..13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 44,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 43,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,873 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,811 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 39,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

small surface cracks in nsr tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,338 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,201 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,030 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,431 miles

rear wiper blade torn and worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,512 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 35,504 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,325 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear wiper blade worn / torn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,851 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,319 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 LDU is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 LDU, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H342 LDU registered?

H342 LDU is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is H342 LDU safe to buy?

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