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G264 OGF

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,781 mi
Last recorded28,781 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG264 OGF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,781 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,781 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 26,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,410 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 24,410 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 23,123 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,123 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Feb 2007 20,945 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,945 miles

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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G264 OGF is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G264 OGF, 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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G264 OGF is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 January 1990.

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