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G272 YDL

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,523 mi
Last recorded54,523 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 YDL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,523 miles

Advise:- Suspension low

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,523 miles

Advise:- Suspension low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,319 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 53,319 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,084 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,549 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 49,549 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Advise:- Front suspension very low.

Pass 22 Jun 2005 47,492 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 47,482 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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G272 YDL is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G272 YDL, 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 G272 YDL registered?

G272 YDL is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G272 YDL safe to buy?

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