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H997 JPR

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,281 mi
Last recorded48,281 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 JPR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,281 miles

Front and rear suspension low, rec. pump up.

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

Major oil leak.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 48,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension low, rec. pump up.

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated.

Major oil leak.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,090 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,877 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,582 miles

front number plate damaged

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Fail 21 Oct 2009 35,582 miles

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

front number plate damaged

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,364 miles

front number plate cracked †rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,374 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Sep 2006 34,374 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

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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H997 JPR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H997 JPR, 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 H997 JPR registered?

H997 JPR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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