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H258 KJH

1991 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,179 mi
Last recorded84,179 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH258 KJH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,179 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,089 miles

off/s front screen cracked outside zone a and swept area

Fail 15 Mar 2010 78,083 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off/s front screen cracked outside zone a and swept area

Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,348 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/plates fading water damaged

n/s rear foot/h/brake low performance

Pass 12 Mar 2008 68,006 miles

n/plates fading

Pass 17 Feb 2007 61,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,672 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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H258 KJH is a 1991 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H258 KJH, 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 H258 KJH registered?

H258 KJH is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 February 1991.

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