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H982 EBH

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,131 mi
Last recorded29,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH982 EBH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s non obligatory mirror lens/glass missing.

n/s/rear tyre slightly deteriorated/perishing

wiper blades beginning to split/deteriorate.

Fail 28 Dec 2012 29,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s non obligatory mirror lens/glass missing.

suspension low o/s

wiper blades beginning to split/deteriorate.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,379 miles

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm rubbers have slight mistting of oil

n/s headlight glass is chipped

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2011 24,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm rubbers have slight mistting of oil

n/s headlight glass is chipped

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,085 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,973 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2008 20,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,839 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 20,602 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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H982 EBH is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H982 EBH, 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 H982 EBH registered?

H982 EBH is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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