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G426 TGU

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

27,615 mi
Last recorded27,615 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 TGU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 27,615 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 27,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 27,383 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exahust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2020 27,383 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 3030ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exahust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 27,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 27,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.58 before prs retested 0.32%co (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 26,640 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 26,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.78% co (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 26,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 25,890 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 35,890 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 25,601 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 25,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 25,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 24,887 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 24,887 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 24,414 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2011 24,414 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2010 23,831 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 23,831 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 23,250 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 9 May 2009 23,250 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 22,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,153 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 22,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 21,853 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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G426 TGU is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G426 TGU, 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 G426 TGU registered?

G426 TGU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G426 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G426 TGU shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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