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G187 WHW

1990 Rover Metro

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,530 mi
Last recorded75,530 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG187 WHW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

body condition generally poor

o/s/ outer sill getting corroded

o/s/r inner sill getting corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,529 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

body condition generally poor

o/s/ outer sill getting corroded

o/s/r inner sill getting corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 74,515 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 74,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exshaust touching suspenstion

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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G187 WHW is a 1990 Rover Metro in Gold with a 998cc 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 G187 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 G187 WHW registered?

G187 WHW is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is G187 WHW safe to buy?

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