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H271 BEE

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,692 mi
Last recorded25,692 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH271 BEE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,692 miles

Drivers seat is a bit loose on its runners but not unusual for make

Offside rear lamp lens is broken/piece missing but no white light showing or water ingress

Screw head in o/s/r bumper end slightly protruding

Some corrosion around wiper spindles in panel; but spindles are secure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

some corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch but not within prescribed area or causing sharp edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,162 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 251,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,753 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 24,753 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,366 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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H271 BEE is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H271 BEE, 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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H271 BEE is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H271 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H271 BEE shows 6 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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