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G413 CAN

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

24,210 mi
Last recorded24,210 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG413 CAN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 24,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect fuel pump gasket, rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn smooth

Pass 15 May 2025 18,395 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 18,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 9,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 6,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to view front pads fully due to wheel trims not allowing view to pads

Fail 26 Apr 2023 6,487 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to view front pads fully due to wheel trims not allowing view to pads

Pass 19 May 2022 6,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 6,323 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 6,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 5,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 5,753 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 5,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 5,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 4,999 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 4,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 4,433 miles

oil leak going on to manifold

Fail 15 May 2013 4,229 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 4,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 4,072 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 3,913 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 3,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 3,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 3,658 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 3,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 3,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,406 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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G413 CAN is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G413 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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G413 CAN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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