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H549 YFB

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

57,821 mi
Last recorded57,821 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 YFB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,142 miles

n /s rear wheel leaning in at top no play

Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n /s rear wheel leaning in at top no play

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,749 miles

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

nearside front floor slight corrosion

outer sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,746 miles

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

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

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

nearside front floor slight corrosion

outer sills slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,976 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 51,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,690 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 49,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s & n/s rear wheels leaning

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,516 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 47,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,694 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 43,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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H549 YFB is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 H549 YFB, 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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H549 YFB is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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