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H838 ENE

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,765 mi
Last recorded80,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 ENE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,765 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,751 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 68,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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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H838 ENE is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H838 ENE, 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 H838 ENE registered?

H838 ENE is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 December 1990.

Is H838 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H838 ENE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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