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G475 DPU

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,292 mi
Last recorded78,292 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG475 DPU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension has been lowered

Fail 9 Mar 2022 78,260 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced top of inner wing to body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced top of inner wing to body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

suspension has been lowered

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,115 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,115 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,621 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 77,183 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,183 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,327 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,327 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,770 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished and cut

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,011 miles

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

offside rear tyre out of round

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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G475 DPU is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G475 DPU, 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 G475 DPU registered?

G475 DPU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G475 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G475 DPU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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