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H431 UVO

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,044 mi
Last recorded48,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH431 UVO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 48,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,840 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 47,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,668 miles

both front inner sills corroding

rear floor corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2021 47,420 miles

both front inner sills corroding

rear floor corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,077 miles

Front Inner Both front inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Radius bush has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,861 miles

Corrosion along both inner sills at front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,369 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 46,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,101 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,796 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 45,479 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,293 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 45,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,922 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,724 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,614 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,940 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 43,910 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 43,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 43,744 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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H431 UVO is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H431 UVO, 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 H431 UVO registered?

H431 UVO is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H431 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H431 UVO shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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