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H655 FLN

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,871 mi
Last recorded21,871 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH655 FLN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 21,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 21,820 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 21,820 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 21,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 21,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,989 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 20,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,774 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,497 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 20,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,177 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 20,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,933 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,562 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 18,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,728 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,046 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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H655 FLN is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 H655 FLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H655 FLN?

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What year was H655 FLN registered?

H655 FLN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 September 1990.

Is H655 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H655 FLN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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