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H281 HWK

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,465 mi
Last recorded68,465 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH281 HWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2015 68,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside door mirror cover loose.

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Nearside suspension pipe chafing at locating brackets (front to rear)

Nearside windscreen washer jet weak in operation.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside upper suspension bump-stop missing.

Offside windscreen washer jet weak in operation.

Outer cover of offside front indicator lamp missing.

Rear underbody panel corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,449 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn.

Limited reserve travel at parking brake lever.

N.s door mirror cover loose.

N.s rear tyre tread worn and slightly perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O.s front suspension bump-stop rubber missing.

O.s.f indicator lens cover missing.

O.s.front brake dragging slightly.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Wear beginning to develope at the n.s rear radius arm shaft/bearings

Fail 12 Apr 2014 67,449 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn.

Limited reserve travel at parking brake lever.

N.s door mirror cover loose.

N.s rear tyre tread worn and slightly perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O.s front suspension bump-stop rubber missing.

O.s.f indicator lens cover missing.

O.s.front brake dragging slightly.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,014 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated.

Engine idle speed within limit, but runs faster than normal.

Headlamp aim on dipped beam is on the upper limit on the nearside front.

Outer lens missing on the offside front indicator lamp.

Play has developed in the nearside rear radius arm.

Small stone chip on the nearside front windscreen.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 66,014 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated.

Engine idle speed within limit, but runs faster than normal.

Headlamp aim on dipped beam is on the upper limit on the nearside front.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer lens missing on the offside front indicator lamp.

Play has developed in the nearside rear radius arm.

Small stone chip on the nearside front windscreen.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,921 miles

Nearside front outer indicator lens missing.

Offside front outer sill damaged.

Offside front wheel bearing worn (noisy) when rotated.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake fluid low in reservoir.

Nearside front outer indicator lens missing.

Nearside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Offside front outer sill damaged.

Offside front wheel bearing worn (noisy) when rotated.

Rear wiper blade rubber excessively deteriorated.

Suspension low prior to test.(rectified). Front exhaust pipe and sump damaged.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

front suspension low

nearside front indicator lens missing

small stonechip in nearside of front windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2011 63,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake pedal rubber worn

front suspension low

nearside front indicator lens missing

small stonechip in nearside of front windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2010 62,027 miles

Minor stone chip at n.s windscreen.

N.s headlamp aim close to o.s vertical limit.

N.s wiper blade judders slightly in operation.

O.s headlamp aim at minimum horizontal limit.

Vacuum pipe adaptor at distributor vacuum unit perished.

Wiper blade rubbers slightly perished at ends.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 60,942 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn at corner.

Slight judder at n.s wiper blade.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,847 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 58,005 miles

Front suspension height low.

Outer covering of rear silencer becoming deteriorated.

Radiator cap seal seeping.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 56,162 miles

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

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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H281 HWK is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H281 HWK, 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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H281 HWK is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 February 1991.

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