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H998 RWB

1990 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,700 mi
Last recorded23,700 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH998 RWB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,700 miles

o/s/front wing has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2014 23,700 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/front wing has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2013 23,695 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,682 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 23,682 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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H998 RWB is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H998 RWB, 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 H998 RWB registered?

H998 RWB is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H998 RWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H998 RWB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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