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H722 DFP

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,599 mi
Last recorded65,599 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH722 DFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2008 65,599 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,249 miles

advise extensive undersealing to underbody and sills

Fail 26 Aug 2006 64,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

advise under body/floor rusted and slight corrosionm

Pass 26 Aug 2006 64,604 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

advise under body/floor rusted and slight corrosionm

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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H722 DFP is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H722 DFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H722 DFP registered?

H722 DFP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H722 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H722 DFP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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