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H249 RKY

1991 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,084 mi
Last recorded37,084 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH249 RKY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tires slightly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,867 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 36,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2007 36,434 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 36,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,785 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 RKY is a 1991 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc 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 H249 RKY, 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 H249 RKY registered?

H249 RKY is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H249 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H249 RKY 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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