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H870 BNC

1990 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 BNC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2011

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler pipe corroded not leaking

offside rear tyre cut in side wall not down to cord

Fail 17 Jan 2008 35,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

fuel filler pipe corroded not leaking

offside rear tyre cut in side wall not down to cord

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 33,726 miles

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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H870 BNC is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H870 BNC, 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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H870 BNC is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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