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H242 BGU

1991 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,792 mi
Last recorded55,792 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 BGU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,887 miles

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

screws through rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Feb 2008 48,385 miles

ride height low. rear wheel arches in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2008 48,385 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

ride height low. rear wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2007 44,598 miles

ride height loow. corrosion on sills and rear arches.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 41,196 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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H242 BGU is a 1991 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H242 BGU, 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 H242 BGU registered?

H242 BGU is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H242 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H242 BGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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