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H834 XFG

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,169 mi
Last recorded55,169 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH834 XFG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,169 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,169 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 48,944 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,950 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 42,935 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,072 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 42,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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H834 XFG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H834 XFG, 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 H834 XFG registered?

H834 XFG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H834 XFG safe to buy?

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