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H861 LOK

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,808 mi
Last recorded170,808 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH861 LOK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 170,808 miles

Areas of rust on under body.

Fuel filler pipes are rusty

Nearside front top suspension arm seal split.

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

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

Rear wheel arches rusty.

Fail 5 Aug 2005 170,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside front knuckle joint boot not on cup.

Nearside rear flexible brake hose security.Nearside front top suspension arm rear seal split.

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wheel arches rusty.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 170,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front knuckle joint boot not on cup.

Nearside rear flexible brake hose security.Nearside front top suspension arm rear seal split.

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

Rear wheel arches rusty.

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 LOK is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H861 LOK, 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 H861 LOK registered?

H861 LOK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H861 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H861 LOK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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