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H218 PJW

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,272 mi
Last recorded36,272 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 PJW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,272 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

? rear brake back plates damp

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

c/o to wards upper limit

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,724 miles

? corrosion floor pans fresh under seal aplied

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

c/o towards upper limits

rear n/plate fadding

temp repair wheel arches

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,081 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 35,081 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

front 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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H218 PJW is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H218 PJW, 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 H218 PJW registered?

H218 PJW is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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