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H995 OWP

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,704 mi
Last recorded55,704 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH995 OWP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 48,071 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in o/s/r quarter panel near seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,982 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 38,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,666 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres getting worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,541 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 19,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,941 miles

under body corrorsion and brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2012 18,921 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

under body corrorsion and brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,307 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,910 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,380 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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H995 OWP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H995 OWP, 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 H995 OWP registered?

H995 OWP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H995 OWP safe to buy?

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