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G214 DPH

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,211 mi
Last recorded55,211 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG214 DPH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing chassis corrode

Offside Front floor corrode

Fail 14 Jan 2020 50,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing chassis corrode

Offside Front floor corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front cross valance corroded slightly

Oil leak slight ()

evidence of welding repairs underside

Fail 15 Dec 2017 48,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front cross valance corroded slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak slight ()

evidence of welding repairs underside

Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,781 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,630 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,451 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,451 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,257 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 48,257 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 48,079 miles

various heavy surface corrosion of under side

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,924 miles

advise both front floor pans rusted through but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,789 miles

advise n/s/f footwell slight rusting

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,710 miles

advise f/n/s floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,629 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan coroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,540 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 47,539 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,477 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 47,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,315 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 47,315 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G214 DPH is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G214 DPH, 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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G214 DPH is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 July 1990.

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