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H124 FCR

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,765 mi
Last recorded54,765 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH124 FCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2014 54,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear tyres on 2.5mm + perished and cracked

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,159 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,626 miles

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,831 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,452 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Outer sills starting to rust

Suspension ride hight low

Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,452 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Outer sills starting to rust

Suspension ride hight low

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,126 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 33,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H124 FCR is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H124 FCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H124 FCR registered?

H124 FCR is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H124 FCR safe to buy?

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