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H453 DGS

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH453 DGS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,991 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 71,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,968 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,968 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,954 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,930 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 71,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 71,895 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 71,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H453 DGS is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H453 DGS, 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 H453 DGS registered?

H453 DGS is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H453 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H453 DGS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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