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G407 WDL

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG407 WDL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2006 73,587 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 70,567 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 70,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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G407 WDL is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G407 WDL, 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 G407 WDL registered?

G407 WDL is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G407 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G407 WDL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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