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H218 PKG

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 PKG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 95,770 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 90,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,590 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 85,589 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,525 miles

front number plate

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,302 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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H218 PKG is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H218 PKG, 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 PKG registered?

H218 PKG is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H218 PKG safe to buy?

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