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H580 BBK

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,283 mi
Last recorded73,283 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH580 BBK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,283 miles

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt slight damage and fraying

exhaust deteriorating and damage to front pipe

fanbelt perished

floor panels corroding

front wiper blades split

inner sill panels corroding

outer sill panels corroding

rear cross member corroding

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

rear washer not working

Fail 21 Jul 2014 73,283 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt slight damage and fraying

exhaust deteriorating and damage to front pipe

fanbelt perished

floor panels corroding

front wiper blades split

inner sill panels corroding

outer sill panels corroding

rear cross member corroding

rear inner wheel arch panels corroding

rear washer not working

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,386 miles

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/f seatbelt slight damage and fraying

oil leak ?

rear cross member corroding

Fail 22 Jul 2013 72,386 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/f seatbelt slight damage and fraying

oil leak ?

rear cross member corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,474 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

interior mirror cracked

o/s/f seatbelt slight damage and fraying

o/s/r cross member corroding

oil leak ?

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,474 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

interior mirror cracked

o/s/f seatbelt slight damage and fraying

o/s/r cross member corroding

oil leak ?

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,154 miles

rear cross member panel corroding

drivers seatbelt fraying

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

interior mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak ?

Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,154 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

interior mirror cracked

long footbrake travel

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak ?

rear cross member panel corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,220 miles

Oil leak

drivers seatbelt slight fray

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2009 68,243 miles

mixed tyre speed ratings

sills,chassis and floor panels corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,243 miles

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

engine dosent idle

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f indicator lense missing

sills,chassis and floor panels corroding

vacum hose split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,314 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator outer lense missing

o/s/r tyre perishing

outer sill panels corroding

radiator corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2008 63,314 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advice suspension pump up

n/s/f indicator outer lense missing

outer sill panels corroding

radiator corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,705 miles

Oil leak

floor panels corroding

outer sill panels corroding

tyres perishing and getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,767 miles

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Fail 19 Jul 2006 61,767 miles

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

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

floor panels slight corrosion

oil leak

tyres perishing

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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H580 BBK is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H580 BBK, 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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H580 BBK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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