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H255 YCJ

1991 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,361 mi
Last recorded81,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 YCJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,361 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,234 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,431 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 52,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,441 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,680 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,679 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hydrolastic suspension low

Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,935 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 44,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,997 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on the off side rear wheel arch

Fail 25 Oct 2007 43,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on the off side rear wheel arch

front suspension low

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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H255 YCJ is a 1991 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H255 YCJ, 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

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What year was H255 YCJ registered?

H255 YCJ is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 April 1991.

Is H255 YCJ safe to buy?

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