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H249 GWK

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,538 mi
Last recorded61,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 GWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,811 miles

slight rust underneath

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,798 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,203 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel and breather pipes corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s headlamp pattern poor

Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,203 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel and breather pipes corroded

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s headlamp pattern poor

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,376 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r foot and park brakes slightly low effort- advise to rectify a.s.a.p.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 54,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

driver door shut rusty

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

slight play at o/s/f wheel (top to bottom)

Fail 4 Jul 2005 52,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 52,994 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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H249 GWK is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 50,078 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 H249 GWK, 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 36 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H249 GWK registered?

H249 GWK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 November 1990.

Is H249 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H249 GWK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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