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H655 XGX

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH655 XGX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,691 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 35,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,655 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,299 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,384 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 34,384 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,889 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,703 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 30,314 miles

head lamp aim on N/S/F could be better

knocking sound when moving steering wheel side to side

Pass 14 May 2008 29,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 27,146 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 XGX is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XGX, 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 H655 XGX registered?

H655 XGX is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 September 1990.

Is H655 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H655 XGX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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