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G314 HOB

1990 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,089 mi
Last recorded69,089 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG314 HOB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 69,089 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,995 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,045 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,227 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 49,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,497 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 48,489 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,886 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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G314 HOB is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G314 HOB, 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 G314 HOB registered?

G314 HOB is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is G314 HOB safe to buy?

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