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G42 VJO

1990 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,981 mi
Last recorded33,981 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 VJO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 33,981 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 33,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 33,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 33,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 32,318 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jun 2018 32,302 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated both sides front (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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G42 VJO is a 1990 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G42 VJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G42 VJO registered?

G42 VJO is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G42 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G42 VJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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