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G277 HOX

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 HOX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,922 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 74,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hydro carbons high

play in front seat back rest

Pass 21 May 2012 74,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 68,629 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2010 68,629 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2009 67,380 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 67,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,021 miles

osr tyre staring to crack and perish

Pass 21 Apr 2007 64,967 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,373 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 64,373 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G277 HOX is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G277 HOX, 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 G277 HOX registered?

G277 HOX is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is G277 HOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G277 HOX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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