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H26 EKK

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,257 mi
Last recorded54,257 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 EKK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 54,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 54,214 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 46,970 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 May 2010 46,968 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,302 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,703 miles

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches some corrosion

Offside rear tyre cracks on inside wall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2007 32,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front and rear suspension pump up

Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,522 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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H26 EKK is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H26 EKK, 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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H26 EKK is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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