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H840 XCD

1990 Rover Metro

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,864 mi
Last recorded53,864 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH840 XCD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2006 53,864 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,864 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,326 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005
Fail 1 Dec 2005 46,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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H840 XCD is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H840 XCD, 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 H840 XCD registered?

H840 XCD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H840 XCD safe to buy?

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