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G261 TGJ

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 TGJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,394 miles

front no. plate damaged

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Mar 2006 90,389 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for G261 TGJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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