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G398 RGH

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 RGH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,689 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 62,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,388 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight blow of down pipe of exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2007 56,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 56,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2006 54,793 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 54,788 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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G398 RGH is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G398 RGH, 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

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What year was G398 RGH registered?

G398 RGH is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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