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H653 AHD

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,188 mi
Last recorded20,188 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 AHD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 20,188 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

suspension level low

Fail 11 Jul 2025 20,188 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

suspension level low

Pass 13 Jun 2024 17,889 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 15,276 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 14,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 13,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 13,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,087 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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H653 AHD is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 H653 AHD, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H653 AHD registered?

H653 AHD is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H653 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H653 AHD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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