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G439 EOO

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,869 mi
Last recorded63,869 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 EOO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,830 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 63,828 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 63,819 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 63,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,591 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,930 miles

n/s/r service brake low

Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,956 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,671 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 60,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 59,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 58,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G439 EOO is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G439 EOO, 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 G439 EOO registered?

G439 EOO is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G439 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G439 EOO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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