MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H417 JPL is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 51,572 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H417 JPL, 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 37 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H417 JPL registered?
H417 JPL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is H417 JPL safe to buy?
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