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H355 VGO

1990 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,315 mi
Last recorded29,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH355 VGO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,315 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 29,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

advise exhaust system sounds blocked up

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,206 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

advise top arm inner balljoint dust cover adrift

Pass 18 Jul 2005 20,069 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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H355 VGO is a 1990 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H355 VGO, 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 H355 VGO registered?

H355 VGO is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is H355 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H355 VGO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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