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H573 BKR

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,314 mi
Last recorded60,314 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH573 BKR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,314 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 60,302 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper blade split but clearing

o/s rear tyre perishing

very slight corossion starting on n/s and o/s front floor pans

Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,144 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 56,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers side front brake caliper has wear sensor mounting bracket incorrectly fitted and pinched under retaining bolt

Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,346 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate condition

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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H573 BKR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H573 BKR, 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 H573 BKR registered?

H573 BKR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H573 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H573 BKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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