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H287 KPC

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,616 mi
Last recorded34,616 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 KPC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,616 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 34,598 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,125 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

Clutch pedal anti slip device worn

Exhaust rear silencer box internals loose

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,158 miles

SLight play in steering column bush

Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,903 miles

Front 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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H287 KPC is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H287 KPC, 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 H287 KPC registered?

H287 KPC is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 May 1991.

Is H287 KPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H287 KPC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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