CarVerify

Free Car Check

G566 REW

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 REW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,388 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,330 miles

Central mirror loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension has limited damping effect

Nearside Rear suspension pipe corroding

Nearside door has slight corrosion, no sharp projection

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension has limited damping effect

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroding

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door has slight corrosion, no sharp projection

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 38,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,118 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,742 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 35,054 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 35,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G566 REW is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G566 REW, 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

How do I check the history of G566 REW?

You can check the full history of G566 REW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G566 REW registered?

G566 REW is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G566 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G566 REW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G566 REW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G566 REW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.