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H116 HDY

1991 Rover Metro

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,265 mi
Last recorded28,265 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 HDY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,265 miles

body has been modified

Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,372 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

near side front tyre worn

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,580 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 26,580 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 26,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,149 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 26,149 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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H116 HDY is a 1991 Rover Metro in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 H116 HDY, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H116 HDY is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H116 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H116 HDY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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