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H908 XCA

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,440 mi
Last recorded29,440 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH908 XCA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,440 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 29,429 miles

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

ADVISE PETROL FILLER NECK HEAVILY COORODED NOT LEAKING TIME OF TEST....

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,147 miles

ADVISE metal petrol filler neck heavily corroded ( not leaking at time of mot test)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 28,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ADVISE metal petrol filler neck heavily corroded ( not leaking at time of mot test)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,430 miles

ADVISE metal petrol tank filler neck heavily corroded (not leaking time of test)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,724 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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H908 XCA is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H908 XCA, 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 H908 XCA registered?

H908 XCA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is H908 XCA safe to buy?

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