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H229 FEJ

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 FEJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 103,024 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 97,358 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 97,354 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 97,148 miles

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

Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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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H229 FEJ is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 H229 FEJ, 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 H229 FEJ registered?

H229 FEJ is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 February 1991.

Is H229 FEJ safe to buy?

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