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H664 JRU

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,778 mi
Last recorded38,778 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH664 JRU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,778 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not considered likely too cause injury

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspention height low

Fail 5 Oct 2007 38,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not considered likely too cause injury

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspention height low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,493 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 30,493 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 26,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H664 JRU is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H664 JRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H664 JRU registered?

H664 JRU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 September 1990.

Is H664 JRU safe to buy?

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