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H383 DHA

1990 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,499 mi
Last recorded76,499 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH383 DHA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,521 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,828 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,828 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,876 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 68,876 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,030 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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H383 DHA is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc 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 H383 DHA, 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 H383 DHA registered?

H383 DHA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 November 1990.

Is H383 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H383 DHA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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