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H654 YFL

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,019 mi
Last recorded62,019 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH654 YFL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 62,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 61,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,728 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,247 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 60,246 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassi outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,966 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,572 miles

corrosion on n/s inner sill (not excessive)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,254 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 57,254 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 56,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 56,049 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 53,795 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,701 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 47,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,487 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 44,320 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,148 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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H654 YFL is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H654 YFL, 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 H654 YFL registered?

H654 YFL is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H654 YFL safe to buy?

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