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H272 CJF

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,123 mi
Last recorded65,123 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH272 CJF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2006 65,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Grease from offside front outer CV gaiter spreading across inside of hub assembly.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 57,906 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 57,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both sides sill corroded, not excessive.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H272 CJF is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H272 CJF, 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 H272 CJF registered?

H272 CJF is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H272 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H272 CJF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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