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H707 FHP

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,772 mi
Last recorded25,772 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH707 FHP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 25,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Brake drums damp

Fail 24 Nov 2022 25,766 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Rear Brake drums damp

Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,168 miles

Offside Front slightly noisy wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,820 miles

slight plahy in o/s/f wheel

tyries perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,121 miles

frount suspention to low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,715 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,555 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,403 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,228 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 22,986 miles

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

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,986 miles

Offside Front 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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H707 FHP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H707 FHP, 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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H707 FHP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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