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H488 NAB

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,684 mi
Last recorded48,684 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 NAB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 48,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 48,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 48,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,424 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower rear valance/back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 47,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,560 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f bounce rubber loose

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear valence corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,967 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 34,118 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,922 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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H488 NAB is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H488 NAB, 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 H488 NAB registered?

H488 NAB is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H488 NAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H488 NAB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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