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H948 TGN

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,406 mi
Last recorded46,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 TGN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 46,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,066 miles

Corrosion on wiper arm

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

Fail 11 Jul 2017 46,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on wiper arm

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,734 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wipers split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,418 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on sidewalls

Slight play in offside rear radius arm

Fail 26 Feb 2010 45,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre crackingon side walls

slight play in offside rear radius arm

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,995 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,995 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,523 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 43,523 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 43,512 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,605 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 40,605 miles

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

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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H948 TGN is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H948 TGN, 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 H948 TGN registered?

H948 TGN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H948 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H948 TGN shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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