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H745 EKX

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,169 mi
Last recorded37,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH745 EKX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,169 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear suspension units brackets corroded

front exhaust pipe corroded and weak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear suspension units brackets corroded and out of shape

Fail 13 Oct 2014 37,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear suspension units brackets corroded and out of shape

offside rear outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,005 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

damage to front exhaust pipe

front suspension low

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,665 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front suspension becoming low

offside rear outer sill corroded

slight damage to front exhaust ann bottom of sump

Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,219 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly miss shaped

offside rear lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly miss shaped

offside rear lower wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,905 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,768 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,468 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,885 miles

Oil leak

front suspension low

header tank over filled

oil leak from cam cover

signs of the sump & front pipe being ground out

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 34,510 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,613 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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H745 EKX is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H745 EKX, 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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H745 EKX is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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