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G225 UNA

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,591 mi
Last recorded56,591 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 UNA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,591 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 56,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,121 miles

suspension low not on bump stops

Fail 29 Jun 2007 54,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play to steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,882 miles

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

slight play to steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,647 miles

bumper insecure

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2006 53,647 miles

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

bumper insecure

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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G225 UNA is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G225 UNA, 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 G225 UNA registered?

G225 UNA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G225 UNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G225 UNA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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