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H270 FGV

1991 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH270 FGV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,897 miles

All underbody corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front and rear subframes corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes front to rear ()

Fail 1 Aug 2023 72,897 miles

All underbody corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front and rear subframes corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Centre pipes (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes front to rear ()

Stop lamp(s) not working Off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Both front arms (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 61,440 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

grease around nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 6 Mar 2008 59,933 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,405 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake linkage starting to stick.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,963 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 55,827 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear brake check.

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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H270 FGV is a 1991 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H270 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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H270 FGV is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 January 1991.

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