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G106 TEA

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,141 mi
Last recorded84,141 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 TEA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,141 miles

battery insecure

n/s outer wheelarch corroding

o/s outer driveshaft boot cracking/perishing

oil leaks on engine/transmission

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle leaning slightly to o/s

Fail 5 Aug 2008 84,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

battery insecure

n/s outer wheelarch corroding

o/s outer driveshaft boot cracking/perishing

oil leaks on engine/transmission

screw in n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

vehicle leaning slightly to o/s

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,451 miles

1 rear center seat belt under rear seat †2 rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to crack †3 brake pads not checked †4 slight oil leak from engine †5 offside wiper blade starting to split †6 rear arches starting to rust

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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G106 TEA is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G106 TEA, 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 G106 TEA registered?

G106 TEA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G106 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G106 TEA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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