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G303 EPL

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,984 mi
Last recorded30,984 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 EPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,984 miles

underbody corrosion/rust front and rear.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 30,980 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

underbody rust o/s/f n/s/f.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 30,956 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

corrosion in boot floor area nearside and offside...

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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G303 EPL is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G303 EPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G303 EPL registered?

G303 EPL is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is G303 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G303 EPL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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