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G551 UCD

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,265 mi
Last recorded35,265 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 UCD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,265 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,232 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 34,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,130 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 33,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight play n/s/f hub bearing

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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G551 UCD is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G551 UCD, 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 G551 UCD registered?

G551 UCD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G551 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G551 UCD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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