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H677 HHJ

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,644 mi
Last recorded41,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH677 HHJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front outer c.v gaiters worn

Engine idles badly - cutting out

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r brakes require attention

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,467 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 39,467 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 29,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,341 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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H677 HHJ is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H677 HHJ, 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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H677 HHJ is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H677 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H677 HHJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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