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G403 CAN

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,328 mi
Last recorded45,328 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG403 CAN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 45,328 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 45,328 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,282 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 45,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 45,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 45,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,068 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,818 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 43,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 43,080 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 42,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,094 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,300 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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G403 CAN is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G403 CAN, 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 G403 CAN registered?

G403 CAN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G403 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G403 CAN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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