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H449 VGJ

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,326 mi
Last recorded56,326 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH449 VGJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,326 miles

suspension low

Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,206 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 56,199 miles

Emissions not tested Due to vehicle running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Only operates o/s (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 56,199 miles

Emissions not tested Due to vehicle running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative Only operates o/s (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,804 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 14 Aug 2018 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,720 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 54,706 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,102 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside floor pan to sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Fail 11 Aug 2016 51,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside floor pan to sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,632 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 50,542 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

side skirts fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,363 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,361 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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H449 VGJ is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 H449 VGJ, 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 H449 VGJ registered?

H449 VGJ is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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