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H127 OOG

1991 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,615 mi
Last recorded191,615 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 OOG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 191,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 191,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 189,107 miles

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

Nearside suspension low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 187,721 miles

The whole underside of the car has that much thick black underseal on it is bad to see the condition. It appears very corroded but not holed.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 178,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 178,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006
Fail 14 Jun 2006

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

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

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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H127 OOG is a 1991 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H127 OOG, 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 H127 OOG registered?

H127 OOG is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H127 OOG safe to buy?

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