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H662 XMV

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH662 XMV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,644 miles

n/s windscreen pillar corroded through

Fail 16 Jul 2009 35,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

n/s windscreen pillar corroded through

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,343 miles

O/S/R BUMPER SKIN SPLIT

PLAY IN BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES,N/S JUST PASSING

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,343 miles

O/S/R BUMPER SKIN SPLIT

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLAY IN BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES,N/S JUST PASSING

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 20 Jul 2007 22,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,988 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,724 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 22,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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H662 XMV is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H662 XMV, 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 H662 XMV registered?

H662 XMV is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H662 XMV safe to buy?

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