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G536 XPE

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,410 mi
Last recorded24,410 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG536 XPE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 24,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Feb 2022 24,404 miles

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

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

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,396 miles

centre exhasut blowing

corrsion in various places

Pass 21 Sep 2019 24,354 miles

centre exhasut has slight blow

Pass 15 Sep 2018 24,346 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,305 miles

slight rear exhaust blow

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,289 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,261 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

rear exhaust blow

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,208 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

slight play i offside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2014 24,197 miles

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

corrosion in various places

oil leak

slight play i offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,090 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 23,344 miles

oil l eak

slight corrosion in various places

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Apr 2012 23,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil l eak

slight corrosion in various places

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,907 miles

oil leak

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,850 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2009 21,706 miles

nearside rear brake binding

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,753 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,043 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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G536 XPE is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G536 XPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G536 XPE registered?

G536 XPE is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G536 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G536 XPE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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