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H228 RKY

1991 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,984 mi
Last recorded46,984 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 RKY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

n/s/f floor slight corrosion

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,868 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 45,868 miles

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

both front tyres low inner edges

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 44,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f steering rack slight play

n/s/r tyre outer edge slightly perished

o/s outer sill slight corrosion

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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H228 RKY is a 1991 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc 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 H228 RKY, 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 H228 RKY registered?

H228 RKY is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is H228 RKY safe to buy?

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