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H890 URP

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,845 mi
Last recorded45,845 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH890 URP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,845 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 45,845 miles

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

suspension low

Pass 27 Nov 2006 45,270 miles

corrosion in non test areas

Fail 24 Nov 2006 45,270 miles

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

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

corrosion in non test areas

Pass 18 Nov 2005 44,291 miles

footbrake effort a little low o/s rear

surface corrosion on brake pipe's

suspension low

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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H890 URP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H890 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.

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What year was H890 URP registered?

H890 URP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H890 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H890 URP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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