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G418 XPG

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,858 mi
Last recorded25,858 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG418 XPG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,858 miles

both rear tyres are generally deteriorating

hydrogas rear suspension slightly deflated

Pass 11 Jul 2007 20,993 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 20,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,010 miles

rear tyres cracks and perishing in treads and sidewalls †

Pass 13 Jul 2005 19,582 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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G418 XPG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G418 XPG, 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 G418 XPG registered?

G418 XPG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G418 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G418 XPG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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