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G368 SAV

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,737 mi
Last recorded35,737 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG368 SAV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,737 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 35,597 miles

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills repair patches covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

petrol filler breather corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 35,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,021 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 35,021 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,634 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 34,634 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 34,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,747 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 33,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 33,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,166 miles

HOLE IN N/S SILL

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,788 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 32,787 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 32,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 31,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,391 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 30,047 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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G368 SAV is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G368 SAV, 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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G368 SAV is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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