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G543 XDL

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,771 mi
Last recorded61,771 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 XDL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corossion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 61,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corossion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,802 miles

slight corrosion to nearside flooring

steering noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2008 57,693 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

steering noisey

slight corrosion to nearside flooring

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 42,904 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edges, advise changing in near future

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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G543 XDL is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G543 XDL, 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 G543 XDL registered?

G543 XDL is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G543 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G543 XDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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