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H691 HHJ

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,175 mi
Last recorded72,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH691 HHJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2010 72,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,046 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,867 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no washer n/s

o/s h/l is rusty on cross member

rear gate rusty on roof by hinges

rust around boby at wiper moumtings

tape on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,395 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 71,395 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,929 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 70,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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H691 HHJ is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H691 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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H691 HHJ is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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