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G152 KRN

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,448 mi
Last recorded23,448 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG152 KRN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 23,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel filler neck x2 retaining hose clips missing

Fail 20 Mar 2024 23,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel filler neck x2 retaining hose clips missing

Pass 30 Nov 2020 23,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

fuel filler neck clips missing

Fail 17 Nov 2020 23,445 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

fuel filler neck clips missing

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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G152 KRN is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G152 KRN, 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 G152 KRN registered?

G152 KRN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G152 KRN safe to buy?

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