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G410 UFJ

1990 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

36,806 mi
Last recorded36,806 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG410 UFJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 33,897 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hydrolastic suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 33,558 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 33,558 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,249 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 33,249 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened fluid pipe has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,584 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,032 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2018 32,031 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,107 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 30,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyre sidewalls slightly cracked/perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 28,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all four tyres sidewalls slightly cracked/perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,494 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 26,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 21,319 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 21,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,525 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 15,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 10,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 8,602 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 8,602 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 7,031 miles

fuel tank breather hose perished

Pass 9 Nov 2005 4,879 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 4,877 miles

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

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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G410 UFJ is a 1990 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G410 UFJ, 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 G410 UFJ registered?

G410 UFJ is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 January 1990.

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