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H36 EVU

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH36 EVU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,102 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 121,992 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,453 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 115,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

trim heights low

Pass 17 May 2016 110,679 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,486 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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H36 EVU is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H36 EVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H36 EVU registered?

H36 EVU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 November 1990.

Is H36 EVU safe to buy?

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