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H251 HCT

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,324 mi
Last recorded51,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH251 HCT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r arch rusting badly

Fail 15 Nov 2007 46,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r arch rusting badly

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,697 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 42,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear arches badly rusted

Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,839 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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H251 HCT is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H251 HCT, 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 H251 HCT registered?

H251 HCT is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H251 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H251 HCT 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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