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G349 NGT

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,738 mi
Last recorded47,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG349 NGT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,738 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,869 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 46,733 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 46,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 46,655 miles

Advise both rear tyres have perished inner sidewalls

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 16 May 2012 46,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise both rear tyres have perished inner sidewalls

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 19 May 2011 44,770 miles

Advise nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2011 44,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,715 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2009 32,790 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,432 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 28,432 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear bumper insecure offside

Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,117 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 20,206 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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G349 NGT is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G349 NGT, 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

How do I check the history of G349 NGT?

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What year was G349 NGT registered?

G349 NGT is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G349 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G349 NGT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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