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H241 JBW

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,728 mi
Last recorded61,728 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH241 JBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,728 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,724 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,433 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise renewal of rear number plate

Fail 12 Sep 2014 61,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise renewal of rear number plate

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

advise renewal of rear number plate

Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

advise renewal of rear number plate

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise renewal of rear number plate

Fail 5 Sep 2012 60,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise renewal of rear number plate

n/s front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,387 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,387 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,643 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 59,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,563 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 58,563 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,152 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 57,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,643 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 52,020 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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H241 JBW is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H241 JBW, 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 H241 JBW registered?

H241 JBW is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H241 JBW safe to buy?

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