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H219 XGO

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,509 mi
Last recorded64,509 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH219 XGO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,279 miles

sill getting corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,274 miles

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

sills getting corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 52,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,311 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 51,309 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,069 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 50,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,971 miles

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

Oil leak

washers leaking under bonnet.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,431 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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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H219 XGO is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 H219 XGO, 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 H219 XGO registered?

H219 XGO is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H219 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H219 XGO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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