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H831 YOU

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,056 mi
Last recorded45,056 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH831 YOU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 45,056 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 45,056 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 43,266 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 43,263 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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H831 YOU is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc 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 H831 YOU, 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 H831 YOU registered?

H831 YOU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H831 YOU safe to buy?

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