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H131 BCD

1991 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,131 mi
Last recorded28,131 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 BCD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,036 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 24,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,274 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,517 miles

advise front suspension low

advise n/s/f tyre on limit

advise n/s/r outer sill

Fail 24 Apr 2009 20,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front suspension low

advise n/s/f tyre on limit

advise n/s/r outer sill

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,232 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 20,231 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,658 miles

advise suspension low

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 BCD is a 1991 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BCD, 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 H131 BCD registered?

H131 BCD is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 March 1991.

Is H131 BCD safe to buy?

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