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H296 BFJ

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,928 mi
Last recorded42,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 BFJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,928 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,918 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,671 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

NSF floor has been welded from inside of vehicle.

OSR wheelarch corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,077 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 42,058 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,047 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 40,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

osf floor area corroded.

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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H296 BFJ is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H296 BFJ, 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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H296 BFJ is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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