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H83 AKK

1990 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,686 mi
Last recorded51,686 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 AKK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,686 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/f floor section

front exhaust damaged

stop lights did not work on first application

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,721 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,697 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,190 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 45,171 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

n/s suspension slightly lo

n/s/r radius arm bushing worne

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 39,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 36,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 36,625 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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H83 AKK is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H83 AKK, 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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H83 AKK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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