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H956 CBJ

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH956 CBJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2009 76,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 76,608 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

all four tyres are cracked on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,893 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

all four tyres are cracked on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2007 72,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 70,715 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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H956 CBJ is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H956 CBJ, 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 H956 CBJ registered?

H956 CBJ is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H956 CBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H956 CBJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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