MOT Status
Mileage
78,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H697 HPA is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 H697 HPA, 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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H697 HPA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 October 1990.
Is H697 HPA safe to buy?
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