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H428 FPG

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,207 mi
Last recorded38,207 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH428 FPG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 38,207 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 38,207 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,923 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Offside rear tyre starting to show signs of age related cracks.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,735 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,669 miles

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

Oil leak

The near side rear tyre walls are cracking.

The off side rear tyre walls are cracking.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,375 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

The off side and near side rear tyre walls are deteriating/cracking.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 33,372 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

The off side and near side rear tyre walls are deteriating/cracking.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 31,870 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,776 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,339 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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H428 FPG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H428 FPG, 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 H428 FPG registered?

H428 FPG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H428 FPG safe to buy?

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