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G473 XPC

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,913 mi
Last recorded64,913 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 XPC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 64,913 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,775 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,631 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,600 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,105 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

fuel filler neck rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,105 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

fuel filler neck rusty

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 61,583 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel filler neck rusty

inner rear panel rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,833 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

offside boot floor rusty

rear panel rusty offside

Pass 29 Dec 2006 56,526 miles

Both rear tyres slighty cracked up on sidewalls, †Slight play in O/S radius arm bearing. †Rad is leaking. †Handbrake trevel getting high.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,795 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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G473 XPC is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G473 XPC, 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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G473 XPC is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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