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H347 MPD

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

76,909 mi
Last recorded76,909 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH347 MPD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2009 76,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake hose ends which can be seen very rusty

all fuel pipes very rusty

all suspension pipes and components very rusty

front and rear subframe very rusty

front suspension just off bump stops

hole in fuel tank, near top half of tank (sealed with mastic)

tape covering rust and sharp edges on body work

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,365 miles

unable to see brake pads

under car,components and body very rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2008 73,365 miles

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

unable to see brake pads

under car,components and body very rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,823 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 68,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 64,020 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 64,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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H347 MPD is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H347 MPD, 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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H347 MPD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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