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H203 BGU

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,654 mi
Last recorded63,654 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH203 BGU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,654 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise front floorpan corroded.advise suspension low at front end.oil leaks from engine.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 63,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise offside front floorpan corroded.

advise suspension low at front end.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 57,331 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise offside rear tyre is cracked in shoulder

advise parking brake lever travel is high

Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,152 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 54,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H203 BGU is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H203 BGU, 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 H203 BGU registered?

H203 BGU is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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