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H975 TNH

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,237 mi
Last recorded31,237 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH975 TNH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 31,237 miles

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion around nearside and offside front jacking points

corrosion to rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to fuel tank and filler pipes

some deterioration to tyres

Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,233 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

some deterioration to tyres

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion around front jacking points

corrosion to fuel tank/filler pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,230 miles

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

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion around front jacking points

corrosion to fuel tank/filler pipe

corrosion to rear wheel arches

some deterioration to tyres

Fail 24 Sep 2021 31,230 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion around front jacking points

corrosion to fuel tank/filler pipe

corrosion to rear wheel arches

some deterioration to tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,226 miles

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

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

corrosion to fuel tank/filler pipe

corrosion to rear wheel arches

some corrosion around front jacking points

some deterioration to tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,222 miles

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

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

corrosion around offside front jacking point

corrosion to fuel tank/filler pipe

corrosion to rear wheel arches

some deterioration to tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,219 miles

Offside Front corrosion around jacking point

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

Rear wheel arches have heavy corrosion

corrosion to fuel tank and filler pipes

some deterioration to tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,216 miles

corrosion around front jacking points

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 12 Sep 2017 31,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around front jacking points

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,212 miles

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to rear wheel arches

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

some deterioration to front tyres

some wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,209 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside floor at front

slight deterioration to tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,205 miles

corrosion around front jacking points and rear whhel arches

slight deterioration to tyres

Fail 15 Aug 2013 31,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear wheel arches

deteration to tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,201 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear wheel arches

deteration to tyres

Pass 30 Jul 2012 31,197 miles

some wear and deteration to tyres

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,193 miles

corrosion to offside floor at front

corrosion to rear wheel arches

some deteration to front tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,189 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)

corrosion to fuel pipes and tank

corrosion to offside front floor

some deteration to front tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,185 miles

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

corosion to underside of vehicle in places and rear wheel arches

some deteration to tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,182 miles

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

corrosion to offside floor at front

Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,171 miles

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

corrosion to offside floor at front

corrosion to rear wheel arches

slight damage to engine sump

some deteriation to tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,167 miles

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

clutch very weak

heavy corrosion to rear nearside and offside wheel arches

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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H975 TNH is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H975 TNH, 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 H975 TNH registered?

H975 TNH is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H975 TNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H975 TNH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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