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H842 UGH

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,140 mi
Last recorded54,140 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH842 UGH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,140 miles

off side repeater lens missing

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 48,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,764 miles

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

Handbrake travel getting high

Underbody showing signs of early corrosion that may need attenrion soon

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,687 miles

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

Engines sump has corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion appearing on offside front floor pan

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,778 miles

1. Underbody starting to show early corrosion signs

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,472 miles

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

corrosion to offside floor and sill joint recomend repair within three months ( not in a pescribed area )

offside rear tyre low tread depth 2mm

recomend handbrake adjusted

spare tyre deflated

wheel trims fitted unable to fully inspect wheel fixings

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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H842 UGH is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H842 UGH, 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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H842 UGH is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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