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H939 GPA

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,672 mi
Last recorded24,672 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH939 GPA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,672 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 24,672 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,609 miles

n/s/f floor pan corroded in non perscribed area

o/s wiper blade split onend

Fail 22 Jul 2008 24,584 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f floor pan corroded in non perscribed area

o/s wiper blade split onend

Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,163 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 24,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,574 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge n/s/rtyre surface cracks on inner wall

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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H939 GPA is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H939 GPA, 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 H939 GPA registered?

H939 GPA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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