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H123 KKV

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,455 mi
Last recorded44,455 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 KKV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,455 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel filler (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,424 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 44,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,327 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,327 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 43,093 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 43,093 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,056 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,026 miles

both rear wheel arches corrodid bot not to excess

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,950 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,845 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 42,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

breahh pipe to fuel tank broke

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 42,589 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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H123 KKV is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H123 KKV, 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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What year was H123 KKV registered?

H123 KKV is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is H123 KKV safe to buy?

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