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G135 FPR

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,633 mi
Last recorded38,633 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 FPR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,633 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,456 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 38,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,828 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,124 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,396 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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G135 FPR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G135 FPR, 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 G135 FPR registered?

G135 FPR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G135 FPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G135 FPR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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