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G255 FDO

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,248 mi
Last recorded58,248 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 FDO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,248 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2006

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

o/s & n/srear corners of boot corroded and holed, but not effecting structural strength.

Fail 10 Feb 2006 50,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cluch rubber very worn.

Front number plate cracked but not effecting legibility.

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

O/s & n/s rear corners of boot corroded and holed, but not effectig structural strength.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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G255 FDO is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G255 FDO, 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 G255 FDO registered?

G255 FDO is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G255 FDO safe to buy?

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