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H131 AVV

1991 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,848 mi
Last recorded46,848 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 AVV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 46,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 45,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler breather hose insecure and filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2019 45,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filler breather hose insecure and filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,543 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,315 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,412 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 44,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,728 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,802 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,899 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,026 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 41,013 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,031 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 40,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,745 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 35,077 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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H131 AVV is a 1991 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H131 AVV, 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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H131 AVV is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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