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G343 PKE

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,942 mi
Last recorded14,942 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG343 PKE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,942 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,942 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 14,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 14,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 14,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2009 14,088 miles

off side and near side front tyres perished

Pass 15 May 2008 13,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 13,742 miles

n/s/r hb cable start to seize

n/sr low foot brake effic

Pass 15 May 2006 13,563 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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G343 PKE is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G343 PKE, 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 G343 PKE registered?

G343 PKE is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G343 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G343 PKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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