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G29 CDP

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,088 mi
Last recorded47,088 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 CDP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Rear panel corroded slightly

both front floors corroded slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,740 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2016 46,699 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,724 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to floor pan

suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 43,724 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre perished

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to floor pan

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,434 miles

corrosion to floor pan / front and rear subframes

corrosion to suspension arms

nearside rear tyre pressure low

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake clevises sticky

Pass 31 May 2011 41,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside rear tuyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,360 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all tyres showing signes of perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 18,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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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G29 CDP is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G29 CDP, 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 G29 CDP registered?

G29 CDP is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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