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G329 BRD

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,758 mi
Last recorded35,758 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG329 BRD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 35,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 35,496 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,837 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,500 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,693 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,883 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 22,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 20,708 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly loose

offside outer sill †

petrol breather pipes cracking

unable to see front brake pads

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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G329 BRD is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G329 BRD, 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 G329 BRD registered?

G329 BRD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G329 BRD safe to buy?

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