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H26 SYC

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,288 mi
Last recorded47,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 SYC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,288 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear panel rusty just out side percribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2006 39,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both off side and near side rear tyres slightly perished on tread

windscreen has damage in excess of 40mm,but not in zones A or B

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both off side and near side rear tyres slightly perished on tread

windscreen has damage in excess of 40mm,but not in zones A or B

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 SYC is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H26 SYC, 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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What year was H26 SYC registered?

H26 SYC is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H26 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H26 SYC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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