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H38 KTW

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

37,804 mi
Last recorded37,804 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 KTW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,804 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,804 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 37,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s rear sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,590 miles

front track control arm bushes wearing

Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front track control arm bushes wearing

Pass 15 Mar 2008 29,229 miles

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe.

front brqake pads getting low.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,704 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 24,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,804 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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H38 KTW is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H38 KTW, 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 H38 KTW registered?

H38 KTW is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is H38 KTW safe to buy?

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