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H774 FPD

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,474 mi
Last recorded64,474 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 FPD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,474 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 64,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pedal rubber is wearingthin, exposing metal

Corrosion in nearside central outer body sill but not in specified failure area.

Movement in offside rear suspension trailing arm bearing. Borderline pass. Advise attention.

Suspension needs pumping up to correct ride height.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,439 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 55,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre pressures were low 14psi- N/S and 24psi -O/S

Corrosion starting in nearside rear floor.

Drivers seat belt does not latch into place without manually deptressing button on stalk.

Some damage to nearside front wing.

Some play in both rear trailing arm bearings, particularly nearside, Advise replacement soon.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H774 FPD is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H774 FPD, 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 H774 FPD registered?

H774 FPD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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