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G241 CPF

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,491 mi
Last recorded59,491 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG241 CPF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,491 miles

air leak from under air filter

headlights starting to fade inside

oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

suspension seems low

Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,242 miles

advise rear brake inspection.....

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

corrosion in o/s/f inner wheel arch, not in prescribed area....

drivers seat belt twisted.....

light under bonnet corrosion.....

oil leaks.....

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,242 miles

advise rear brake inspection.....

corrosion in o/s/f inner wheel arch, not in prescribed area....

drivers seat belt twisted.....

light under bonnet corrosion.....

oil leaks.....

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,475 miles

Headlamp reflectors in poor condition.

Nearside rear inner sill corroding,(next to rear sub-frame mounting point).

Slight "stiffness" in opperation of nearside rear suspension.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,908 miles

brake pedal rubber worn...

front brake pads not visable....

general light under body corrosion....

o/s/f anti roll bar block bush worn.....

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,301 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 55,952 miles

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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G241 CPF is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G241 CPF, 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 G241 CPF registered?

G241 CPF is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G241 CPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G241 CPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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