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H46 JWK

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,779 mi
Last recorded57,779 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH46 JWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,779 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,779 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,545 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,254 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2007 57,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2006 56,827 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 56,827 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

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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H46 JWK is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H46 JWK, 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 H46 JWK registered?

H46 JWK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 November 1990.

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