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H980 CRV

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,409 mi
Last recorded38,409 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 CRV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,409 miles

Several areas of the floor panel have been previously repaired by welding

The off side rear tyre has surface cracks in the inner sidewall

There is an area of corrosion in the off side rear inner sill panel.... not within 30cm of any suspension mounting

Pass 21 Aug 2006 37,827 miles

Service brakes performance only just passes at 50%.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 37,827 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brakes performance only just passes at 50%.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 37,260 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 37,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Windscreen washer aim bit low

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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H980 CRV is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red 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 H980 CRV, 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 H980 CRV registered?

H980 CRV is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H980 CRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H980 CRV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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