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H250 HPV

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,840 mi
Last recorded63,840 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH250 HPV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 63,840 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 63,649 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,005 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 56,005 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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H250 HPV is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H250 HPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H250 HPV?

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What year was H250 HPV registered?

H250 HPV is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 June 1991.

Is H250 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H250 HPV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H250 HPV have outstanding finance?

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