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H445 FPG

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,844 mi
Last recorded40,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH445 FPG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,844 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s suspension very low

Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,533 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 36,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,793 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 28,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,660 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,644 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,544 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension low front

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,426 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under body sills rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,391 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,314 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H445 FPG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H445 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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H445 FPG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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