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H293 ERV

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,304 mi
Last recorded112,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 ERV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,304 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

starting to get rusty both rear jack points etc

Pass 1 Jun 2010 110,656 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated.

Fail 13 May 2010 110,585 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 107,285 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 103,492 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 97,480 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 97,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,218 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 93,218 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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H293 ERV is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H293 ERV, 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 H293 ERV registered?

H293 ERV is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H293 ERV safe to buy?

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