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H269 CTT

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,077 mi
Last recorded48,077 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH269 CTT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 48,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front inner wings corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,928 miles

corrosion all over under side of vehicle

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,925 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion all over under side of vehicle

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,126 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,482 miles

very bad oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,479 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very bad oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,251 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,024 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,020 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,750 miles

fuel lines corroded

o.s front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2008 46,742 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

fuel lines corroded

o.s front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2007 46,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,903 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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H269 CTT is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H269 CTT, 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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H269 CTT is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 November 1990.

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