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H72 KPU

1990 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,261 mi
Last recorded47,261 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 KPU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,261 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre heavely perrished

rear suspention pipes heavely corroded

spare tyre bold

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,234 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

nearside rear brake lightly binding

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

spare tyre flat

Fail 15 Aug 2008 45,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,405 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 42,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,151 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 40,149 miles

Offside Front 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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H72 KPU is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc 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 H72 KPU, 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 H72 KPU registered?

H72 KPU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 November 1990.

Is H72 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H72 KPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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