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H463 GDP

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,246 mi
Last recorded64,246 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 GDP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 64,246 miles

Cam belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Stop lights dim

Pass 23 May 2011 62,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,824 miles

Cam belt?

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 May 2008 58,140 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 58,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,490 miles

HAZARD SWITCH STICKS FRONT SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,710 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 53,316 miles

front tyres low on edge cam belt?

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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H463 GDP is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 H463 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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H463 GDP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H463 GDP safe to buy?

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