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G235 LRN

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,299 mi
Last recorded72,299 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 LRN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 72,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 70,753 miles

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

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

oil warning light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,753 miles

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

oil warning light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Oct 2005 69,602 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 69,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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G235 LRN is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G235 LRN, 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 G235 LRN registered?

G235 LRN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G235 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G235 LRN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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