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G472 MFR

1990 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,557 mi
Last recorded94,557 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 MFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner/outer sills/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torearinner/outer sills/floor (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,197 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 52,192 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre is perrished cracked and starting to split

Pass 8 May 2012 51,783 miles

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

both front tyres are perrished cracked and starting to split

Pass 5 May 2011 49,143 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 44,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,925 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 33,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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G472 MFR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G472 MFR, 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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G472 MFR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 February 1990.

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