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G173 WHW

1990 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,771 mi
Last recorded34,771 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 WHW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,771 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 34,771 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 32,483 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 27,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 27,481 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2006 26,128 miles

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

damage to o/s/f inner wing

hazard warning light switch in poor condition

oil leak

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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G173 WHW is a 1990 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G173 WHW, 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 G173 WHW registered?

G173 WHW is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G173 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G173 WHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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