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H136 BMC

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,954 mi
Last recorded47,954 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 BMC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,954 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 14 Oct 2008 47,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,966 miles

Suspension requires pumping up

Fail 17 Oct 2007 459,666 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Suspension requires pumping up

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,197 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 41,918 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 41,918 miles

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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H136 BMC is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H136 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 H136 BMC registered?

H136 BMC is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H136 BMC safe to buy?

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