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H708 WRP

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

27,841 mi
Last recorded27,841 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH708 WRP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 27,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 26,954 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,548 miles

Nearside Front indicator light lense is missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 25,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative hydrolastic suspension (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front indicator lens covers are missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Pass 27 May 2017 24,867 miles

All Tyre's cracking

Both front indicator lenses missing but still operating correct colour

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner end has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner wheel slight out shape

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 May 2017 24,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner sidewall/tread deep cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

All Tyre's cracking

Both front indicator lenses missing but still operating correct colour

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner end has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner wheel slight out shape

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edges 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,698 miles

Front indicator lenses are missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 155/65R13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade poor condition

tyres are cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,156 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

tyres are cracking

Fail 16 May 2014 18,948 miles

Both Front indicator lens missing

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 18,948 miles

Both Front indicator lens missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,993 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,852 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 13,852 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,636 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 13,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,044 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 13,044 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 12,854 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,854 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,653 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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H708 WRP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H708 WRP, 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 H708 WRP registered?

H708 WRP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 September 1990.

Is H708 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H708 WRP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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