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H462 XLG

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,472 mi
Last recorded30,472 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH462 XLG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 30,472 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2024 28,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 27,176 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 26,043 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,168 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 25,168 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2020 25,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 23,836 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

low water level

Pass 29 May 2018 22,109 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 20,367 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 20,367 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wire at petrol tank , low water

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,074 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 19,074 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 16,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 46,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,806 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 15,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp aims not checked

nearside front +offside rear tyres side walls cracking

offside front indicator lens missing

slight corrosion nearside step sill

Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,236 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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H462 XLG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H462 XLG, 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 H462 XLG registered?

H462 XLG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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