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H262 FGV

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,730 mi
Last recorded59,730 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 FGV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel archs showing excess corrosion

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside front floor panel showing excess corrosion

offside front wing insecure at bottom

offside front wing showing excess corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,036 miles

both outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f head lamp slight damage ( stone chip )

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

both inner sills at rear showing corrosion

steering rubber coupling showing cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front bottom wing corroded

small pin hole in o/s front headlight

suspension low

Fail 6 Oct 2007 54,730 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front bottom wing corroded

small pin hole in o/s front headlight

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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H262 FGV is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H262 FGV, 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 H262 FGV registered?

H262 FGV is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is H262 FGV safe to buy?

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