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H89 JLJ

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,057 mi
Last recorded42,057 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH89 JLJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,057 miles

centre mirror missing

corrosion to offside sill to floor

corrosion to rear panel

off side front indicator lens missing

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,647 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 38,213 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 JLJ is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H89 JLJ registered?

H89 JLJ is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H89 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H89 JLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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