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H834 URP

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,251 mi
Last recorded77,251 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH834 URP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S N/S REAR TYRES PERISHED WALLS RECOMMEND REPLACED ASAP

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

RACK NOISY MONITOR

bodywork

f/r b/hoses rusty

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

tank rusty/filler pipes rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2006 75,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

bodywork †f/r b/hoses rusty †o/s n/s front seat belts light damage MONITOR †front/rear sub frames rusty †exhaust rusty †o/s n/s rear tyresa perished wallls WELL DOWN †rack noisy MON ITOR †susp.pipes rusty †outer cv boots perished

Pass 26 Sep 2005 74,148 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 74,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

small chip at the offside front headlamp lense.

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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H834 URP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H834 URP, 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 H834 URP registered?

H834 URP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H834 URP safe to buy?

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