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H705 WRR

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,807 mi
Last recorded12,807 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH705 WRR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 May 2016 12,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 12,020 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,517 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight leak on exhaust

Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 10,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,497 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 10,280 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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H705 WRR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H705 WRR, 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 H705 WRR registered?

H705 WRR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is H705 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H705 WRR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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