MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion on the off side rear wheel arch
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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