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H896 JHN

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

12,106 mi
Last recorded12,106 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 JHN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 12,106 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 12,105 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hidraulic suspension low

Nearside Rear hydraulic suspension low

Offside Front hydraulic suspension low

Offside Rear hydraulic suspension low

Pass 7 Oct 2019 10,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 10,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 10,793 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 10,730 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 10,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 10,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 10,587 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 10,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,484 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 10,440 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 10,440 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,395 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 10,395 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 10,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 10,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 10,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 10,004 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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H896 JHN is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H896 JHN, 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 H896 JHN registered?

H896 JHN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H896 JHN safe to buy?

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