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H476 HCT

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,489 mi
Last recorded36,489 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH476 HCT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 36,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,994 miles

car has switchable retro fit abs

Pass 15 May 2020 34,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,912 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2017 34,629 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,211 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,211 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2015 34,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres perished

Fail 6 May 2015 34,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2014 33,642 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,302 miles

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

tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,015 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,015 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,060 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,647 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,620 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,590 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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H476 HCT is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H476 HCT, 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 H476 HCT registered?

H476 HCT is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is H476 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H476 HCT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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