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H404 YNX

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,638 mi
Last recorded21,638 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH404 YNX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 21,638 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 19,017 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 18,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,490 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear hydrolastic pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

wheel covers fitted. wheel nuts not checked

Fail 16 Dec 2014 17,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

wheel covers fitted. wheel nuts not checked

Pass 7 Dec 2013 17,019 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight cracks

n/s/r tyre slight cracks

o/s/f tyre slight cracks

o/s/r tyre slight cracks

Pass 13 Dec 2012 16,983 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2012 16,983 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 16,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 16,778 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 16,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 16,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,588 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,513 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 16,511 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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H404 YNX is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H404 YNX, 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 H404 YNX registered?

H404 YNX is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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