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H913 FHP

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,210 mi
Last recorded43,210 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH913 FHP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,210 miles

Vehicle has thick covering of underseal in places.

Pass 8 Jun 2025 40,317 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 38,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 38,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,069 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,835 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,467 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,200 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 30,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,761 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,548 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,260 miles

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,883 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,636 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,998 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,367 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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H913 FHP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 H913 FHP, 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 H913 FHP registered?

H913 FHP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H913 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H913 FHP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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