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H866 HPE

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,372 mi
Last recorded69,372 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH866 HPE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,372 miles

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

all tyre cracked and perishing with age

offside front floor pan corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2019 69,138 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 69,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,742 miles

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2015 67,742 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,493 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,965 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 66,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f knuckle joint boot poor

o/s/r subframe mounting slightly corroded

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f knuckle joint boot poor

o/s/r subframe mounting slightly corroded

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,517 miles

Both rear subframe mounts corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f floor pan welded from inside

Fail 26 Oct 2010 64,749 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F FLOOR REPAIRED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,749 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES

O/S/F FLOOR REPAIRED

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,866 miles

previous advisorys apply

Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,083 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 62,214 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,214 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,364 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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H866 HPE is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H866 HPE, 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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H866 HPE is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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