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G186 VEA

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,008 mi
Last recorded61,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 VEA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,008 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,759 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 58,700 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 56,709 miles

no items on advice document no 833945515360 have been repaired

Fail 11 Nov 2005 56,704 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o\s\f tyre worn on inside

chrome wheel nut covers loose

o\s\f light lens missing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to underseal

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

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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G186 VEA is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G186 VEA, 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 G186 VEA registered?

G186 VEA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 June 1990.

Is G186 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G186 VEA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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