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G257 SKO

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,820 mi
Last recorded57,820 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 SKO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 57,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 57,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 53,847 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2014 53,847 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 4 May 2012 47,568 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 47,568 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 444,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,699 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 33,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,889 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel beaing

Pass 1 May 2007 31,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,871 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 29,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G257 SKO is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G257 SKO, 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 G257 SKO registered?

G257 SKO is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G257 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G257 SKO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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