MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front no. plate damaged
nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split
unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both front track rod ends just servicable.
brake pedal travel just servicable.
near-side front lower ball joint just servicable.
near-side rear radius arm bearing just servicable.
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G261 TGJ is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G261 TGJ, 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 G261 TGJ registered?
G261 TGJ is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G261 TGJ safe to buy?
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