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H276 EKM

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,982 mi
Last recorded63,982 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH276 EKM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,982 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp relectors deteriorating

ride height appears rather low

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion -especially to rear wheel arches and offside front floor

Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,965 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp relectors deteriorating

ride height appears rather low

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion -especially to rear wheel arches and offside front floor

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

suspension damping seems soft some corrosion to rear arches

Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

suspension rather soft damping nearside front tyre has stone trapped in rim rear arches some signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2008 57,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

suspension rather soft damping nearside front tyre has stone trapped in rim rear arches some signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,397 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,388 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,681 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres near wear bands

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bearing

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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H276 EKM is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H276 EKM, 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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H276 EKM is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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