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G135 HOC

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,492 mi
Last recorded14,492 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 HOC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 14,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 14,288 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 14,069 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 13,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 13,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flooring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2016 13,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

The brakes need overhauling,the pedal pressure required seems excessive.

both O/S tyres perished and have small cracks.

main bonnet latch missing

mixture was very weak

small hole in o/s/f floor previous repair area.

spare flat

Pass 10 Jan 2015 13,784 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 13,691 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 13,578 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 13,453 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,453 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 13,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,017 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,832 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,399 miles

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

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

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 HOC is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HOC, 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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G135 HOC is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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