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H287 VGK

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,149 mi
Last recorded49,149 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH287 VGK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 49,149 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,800 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 40,784 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,821 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,724 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 34,982 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 VGK is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 50,078 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 VGK, 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 36 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H287 VGK?

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What year was H287 VGK registered?

H287 VGK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H287 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H287 VGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H287 VGK have outstanding finance?

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