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G537 OFV

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

21,837 mi
Last recorded21,837 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 OFV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 21,837 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 21,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S - bushes worn at lower wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 21,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 20,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 20,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 20,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end of anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end of anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 20,330 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 19,971 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 19,360 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 18,467 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 18,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,365 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 18,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,729 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,456 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,085 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 14,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,824 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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G537 OFV is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G537 OFV, 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 G537 OFV registered?

G537 OFV is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G537 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G537 OFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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