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H902 FGM

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,724 mi
Last recorded79,724 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH902 FGM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,724 miles

Battery insecure

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front and offside rear tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,719 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 79,719 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front lower suspension grease boot split

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre tread worn thin on inner edgeand cut and outer sidewall heavily perished

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

unable to inspect boot

Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,231 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 77,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f hub cap missing

n/s/f tyre tread low and worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

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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H902 FGM is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol 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 H902 FGM, 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 H902 FGM registered?

H902 FGM is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H902 FGM safe to buy?

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