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G239 PHO

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 PHO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2007 79,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

heavy corrotion to rear lower panels

slightly long hand brake lever travel

surface rust to n/s and o/s sill/floor seams

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,869 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 71,813 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all suspension levels low

engine runs roughly

inlet manifold leaking air

n/s outer sill weak at rear

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear valance rusted

small rust hole in o/s/r inner under sill

Fail 13 Feb 2006 71,694 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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G239 PHO is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 G239 PHO, 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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G239 PHO is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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