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G281 VTT

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,635 mi
Last recorded59,635 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 VTT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

both rear flexible brake hose ferrules starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,310 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,284 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f suspenion noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,368 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,580 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,019 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,536 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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G281 VTT is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G281 VTT, 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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G281 VTT is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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