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H448 GDP

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,831 mi
Last recorded67,831 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH448 GDP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2008 67,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hydrolastic suspension needs pumping up

offside rear indicator slightly dim

Pass 14 Mar 2007 64,846 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 64,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advised centre silencer has small hole and blowing

advised n/s and o/s rear wheel arches show corrosion

advised offside outer sill shows corrosion at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 60,470 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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H448 GDP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H448 GDP, 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 H448 GDP registered?

H448 GDP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H448 GDP safe to buy?

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