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H385 FWL

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,697 mi
Last recorded62,697 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH385 FWL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2007 62,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

chip in windscreen / centre

corrosion on both front floors,n/s/r floor,floor edges,both outer sills at front and o/s/r inner wing

corrosion started on various brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

exhaust not fully on rubber hangers but secure at this time

front no plate / small piece missing below letter L

front suspension low

fuel smell encountered during test but no leak found at this time

play / wear in n/s/r radius arm fulcrum pin

slight blow on centre silencer and on frontmost joint

slight distortion in n/s/f brake disc

slight play in steering column top bush

some corroded areas of underbody beccoming weak but not perforated at this time

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,697 miles

chip in windscreen / centre

corrosion on both front floors,n/s/r floor,floor edges,both outer sills at front and o/s/r inner wing

corrosion started on various brake pipes and brake hose ferroules

exhaust not fully on rubber hangers but secure at this time

front no plate / small piece missing below letter L

front suspension low

fuel smell encountered during test but no leak found at this time

play / wear in n/s/r radius arm fulcrum pin

slight blow on centre silencer and on frontmost joint

slight distortion in n/s/f brake disc

slight play in steering column top bush

some corroded areas of underbody beccoming weak but not perforated at this time

Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,649 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 59,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on various brake pipes and hose ferroules

corrosion started on all underbody in general

front no plate.slight damage below letter L

play/wear in n/s/r radius arm fulcrum pin/bush

screen chipped

slight distortion in both front brake discs

wipers worn

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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H385 FWL is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H385 FWL, 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 H385 FWL registered?

H385 FWL is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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