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G273 XPD

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 XPD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,471 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 81,469 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,461 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,074 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,806 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 60,801 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,752 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 59,752 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G273 XPD is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G273 XPD, 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 G273 XPD registered?

G273 XPD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is G273 XPD safe to buy?

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