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H950 DCR

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,109 mi
Last recorded54,109 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH950 DCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 54,109 miles

Heavily undersealed

Plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,459 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 50,646 miles

Front suspension hard

Fail 18 Oct 2023 50,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,227 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 49,225 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,098 miles

Slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,303 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,949 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,471 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 36,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front exhaust catalytic converter corroded and has a minor leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,110 miles

front exhaust catalytic converter corroded and has a minor leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,220 miles

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

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

under side coated in wax oil unable to see componets

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,058 miles

Underside of car is covered in a heavy layer of waxoil (under seal).

Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,272 miles

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

Heavily undersealed.

Plastic sill covers prevent full inspec tion of sills.

Fail 6 Oct 2007 30,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Heavily undersealed.

NSR tyre cracked & perished.

Plastic sill covers prevent full inspec tion of sills.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,018 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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H950 DCR is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H950 DCR, 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 H950 DCR registered?

H950 DCR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 November 1990.

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