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H246 GKX

1991 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,133 mi
Last recorded47,133 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 GKX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,808 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,393 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,686 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,775 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 23,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,343 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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H246 GKX is a 1991 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H246 GKX, 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 H246 GKX registered?

H246 GKX is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H246 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H246 GKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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