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H892 MDA

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,406 mi
Last recorded153,406 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH892 MDA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 153,406 miles

All mot advise still evident fromn previous mot test number 603656327264 14/08/2007

Fail 14 Aug 2007 153,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside and offside front brake discs faces showing light surface corrosion

Nearside and offside front suspension dust gaiters split and loose

Please Note! Vehicle has been lowerd and non standard wheels fitted

Slight free play in steering rack

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in nearside and offside front seat frames and base

Slight play in nearside and offside front suspension lower ball joints

Under side of vehicle corroded inc inner and outer sills floor pans and rear inner wheel arches

Various small stone chips to front screen

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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H892 MDA is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H892 MDA, 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 H892 MDA registered?

H892 MDA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 September 1990.

Is H892 MDA safe to buy?

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