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H89 CGV

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,087 mi
Last recorded74,087 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 CGV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 74,087 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 72,593 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 71,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,455 miles

rear floor corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,327 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,630 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2015 49,954 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 49,954 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to open boot

Pass 10 May 2014 39,153 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 39,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 30,078 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED BUT NO SIGN OF CORDS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,335 miles

offside front tyrewall perrised

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,519 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 24,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,231 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf ind lens repaired

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,120 miles

osf indicator lens repaired

plastic sill covers fitted

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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H89 CGV is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H89 CGV, 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 H89 CGV registered?

H89 CGV is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H89 CGV safe to buy?

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