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H287 CEW

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,342 mi
Last recorded33,342 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 CEW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 33,342 miles

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

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement front and rear (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills but not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s & n/s sills have slight corrosion at rear

Pass 26 Jul 2013 29,564 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 29,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,196 miles

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

n/s sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 26,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,332 miles

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

o/s & n/s outer sill are slightly corroded at rear

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,480 miles

both outer sills are corroded at rear

Fail 21 Jul 2009 23,451 miles

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

both outer sills are corroded at rear

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,121 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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H287 CEW is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H287 CEW, 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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H287 CEW is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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