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H445 FTJ

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,174 mi
Last recorded35,174 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH445 FTJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,174 miles

offside rear tyre wearing more on inside

Fail 3 Sep 2009 33,606 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,947 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,536 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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H445 FTJ is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTJ, 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 H445 FTJ registered?

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

Is H445 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H445 FTJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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