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G361 SEA

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,876 mi
Last recorded88,876 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG361 SEA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 88,876 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,425 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,406 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 81,796 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 80,866 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,096 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 77,094 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,905 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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G361 SEA is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 G361 SEA, 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 G361 SEA registered?

G361 SEA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G361 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G361 SEA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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