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H861 FPC

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

43,782 mi
Last recorded43,782 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 FPC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 38,800 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,800 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,420 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 34,785 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,785 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 32,860 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 32,860 miles

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

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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H861 FPC is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H861 FPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H861 FPC registered?

H861 FPC is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 September 1990.

Is H861 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H861 FPC shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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