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G25 JAB

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,980 mi
Last recorded50,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 JAB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

SOME DETERIORATION OF O/S & N/S HD. LAMP UNITS DIPPED PATTERNS & LIGHT INTENSITY OK AT TIME OF TEST

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S UNDER FLOOR TO OUTER SILL PANAL SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 20 Jan 2015 49,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S FLOOR PANAL AROUND PREVIOUSLEY WELDED REPAIR(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 49,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF N/S FLOOR PANAL AROUND PREVIOUSLEY WELDED REPAIR(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,621 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODED/ BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY & DETERIORATION OF TYRE WALLS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,621 miles

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

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

FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES CORRODED/ BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY & DETERIORATION OF TYRE WALLS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,402 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,695 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,238 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF O/S HD. LAMP UNIT (DIPPED BEAM PATTERN SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,574 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 40,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,066 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF O/S UNDER FLOOR TO OUTER SILL PANAL SEAM ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

SOME SURFACE CRACKING OF WALLS OF O/S & N/S REAR TYRES

Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,828 miles

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

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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G25 JAB is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G25 JAB, 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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G25 JAB is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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