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H34 GAD

1990 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,589 mi
Last recorded52,589 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH34 GAD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,589 miles

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

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,325 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 44,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,887 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight knock in the steering column also has slight play

slight play n/s front top ball joint

suspension slightly low

Fail 28 Oct 2010 35,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight bulge o/s rear tyre outer side wall

slight knock in the steering column also has slight play

slight play n/s front top ball joint

suspension slightly low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,161 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

FUEL FILLER NECK BADLY CORRODED

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,834 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting offside rear body sill

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting offside rear body sill

Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting offside rear body sill

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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H34 GAD is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H34 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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H34 GAD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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