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G155 TAM

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,565 mi
Last recorded52,565 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG155 TAM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 52,565 miles

Centre Rear exhaust Mounting Broken But Still Supported On Rest Of System

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Into Arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2016 52,549 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Into Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear exhaust Mounting Broken But Still Supported On Rest Of System

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Into Arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 45,600 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 May 2015 45,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 34,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,789 miles

fuel tank steel breather pipe corroded through

Fail 22 Apr 2009 26,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

fuel tank steel breather pipe corroded through

Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,534 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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G155 TAM is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G155 TAM, 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 G155 TAM registered?

G155 TAM is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 May 1990.

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