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H128 BMC

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,093 mi
Last recorded45,093 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH128 BMC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,093 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,113 miles

hydrolic suspention will need pumping upsoon on limit

Fail 18 Sep 2008 42,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,795 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,159 miles

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

all tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,550 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 39,550 miles

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

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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H128 BMC is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H128 BMC, 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 H128 BMC registered?

H128 BMC is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H128 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H128 BMC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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