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H279 COD

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,783 mi
Last recorded59,783 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 COD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front 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 split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

ns inner sill

os inner sill

osr outer sill

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,821 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 53,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,272 miles

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

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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H279 COD is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc 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 H279 COD, 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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What year was H279 COD registered?

H279 COD is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H279 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H279 COD 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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