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H992 GWK

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

37,754 mi
Last recorded37,754 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH992 GWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,754 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,639 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 26 Feb 2024 37,543 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 37,487 miles

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

Front suspension low

Pass 15 Feb 2023 37,328 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,163 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,068 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 37,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension low, requires pumping up.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,015 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 36,639 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 36,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrsion

Fail 13 Feb 2018 36,161 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrsion

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,623 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 35,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,852 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 33,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 33,511 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,153 miles

Oil leak

front suspension low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,707 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 10 Feb 2011 32,707 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,281 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,281 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,943 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,522 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,062 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,687 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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H992 GWK is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 H992 GWK, 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 H992 GWK registered?

H992 GWK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H992 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H992 GWK shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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