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G172 JJW

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,524 mi
Last recorded66,524 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG172 JJW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 66,521 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2014 54,774 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 54,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight chip on screen out of area

Pass 23 May 2011 54,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 53,949 miles

surface rust developing on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 21 May 2008 53,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 53,032 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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G172 JJW is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G172 JJW, 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 G172 JJW registered?

G172 JJW is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 June 1990.

Is G172 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G172 JJW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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