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G262 SNU

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,867 mi
Last recorded19,867 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 SNU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 19,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres slightky cracked in inner walls

rusting on rear wheel arches

Fail 5 May 2011 19,850 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres slightky cracked in inner walls

rusting on rear wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2010 19,424 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion o/s & n/s rear wheel arches

slight deterioration o.s & n/s rear tyre walls

Pass 14 May 2009 19,003 miles

slight corrosion on o/s & n/s rear wheel arches

Pass 23 May 2008 18,477 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 17,852 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 17,041 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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G262 SNU is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G262 SNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G262 SNU registered?

G262 SNU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G262 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G262 SNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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