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H331 SWG

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,720 mi
Last recorded68,720 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH331 SWG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,720 miles

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

corosion underneath

Fail 1 Apr 2017 68,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corosion underneath

Fail 17 Nov 2012 61,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

windscreen wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

All four outer wheel arches corroded

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

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded (Not within 30cm of seat or suspension mountings)

Offside front wing corroded, bottom insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,171 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 55,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,754 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 48,754 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,358 miles

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

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

slight damage to both sills

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,080 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,464 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 35,442 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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H331 SWG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H331 SWG, 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.

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What year was H331 SWG registered?

H331 SWG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 November 1990.

Is H331 SWG safe to buy?

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