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H840 GJK

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,191 mi
Last recorded79,191 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH840 GJK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,718 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 77,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 304,456 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside rear radius arm bush-small play

Pass 21 Jun 2008 4,818 miles

O/S/R WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO CORODE

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,730 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 78,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,930 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 71,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H840 GJK is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H840 GJK, 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 H840 GJK registered?

H840 GJK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 November 1990.

Is H840 GJK safe to buy?

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