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G525 WEU

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

61,471 mi
Last recorded61,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 WEU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,471 miles

driver advise that the floor is welded from inside

slight corrosen on and around perscribed areas

slight dampness on the offside brake caliper

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,108 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Fail 31 May 2012 61,102 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 56,142 miles

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

front valance damaged

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 26 May 2011 56,139 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

front valance damaged

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 25 May 2010 52,234 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 52,216 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,146 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 49,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 47,343 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 47,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,653 miles

corrosion to drivers floor pan o/s

Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,422 miles

o/s front floor repaired inside

Fail 1 Feb 2006 43,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G525 WEU is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 G525 WEU, 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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G525 WEU is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 February 1990.

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