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G246 UKK

1990 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

42,173 mi
Last recorded42,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG246 UKK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2009 42,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

nearside front floor pan heavily corroded and holed

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front to rear outer sill corroded

nearside rear floor pan corroded

nearside rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear wheel arch damage and corrosion

offside front floor pan heavily corroded and holed

offside front metal brake pipes corroded

offside front nearside front brake pads low

offside front nearside front inner wings corroded

offside front to rear outer sills corroded

offside rear floor pan corroded

offside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear light lense danaged

offside rear nearside rear brake furrels corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear boot floor corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

smell of petrol from under bonnet

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,457 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 34,362 miles

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

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

battery insecure ; interior mirror missing

corrosion to both subframes ; both inner sill panels all floor pans; both rear wheel arches

Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,368 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both o/s tyre pressures low †

corrosion to both inner sill panels

front discs rusty and pads low

heavy corrosion to front/rear suspension componants and both floor pans

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

interior mirror missing †

o/s suspension ride height low

slight interaction on both rear lights

Fail 29 Nov 2006 27,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both o/s tyre pressures low †

corrosion to both inner sill panels

front discs rusty and pads low

heavy corrosion to front/rear suspension componants and both floor pans

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

interior mirror missing †

o/s suspension ride height low

slight interaction on both rear lights

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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G246 UKK is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G246 UKK, 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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G246 UKK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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