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G56 XPE

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 XPE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,606 miles

Light corrosion on sill N/S Light corrosion on sill O/S

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,168 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,788 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,669 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,669 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,840 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,840 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,142 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,954 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 69,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 68,146 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G56 XPE is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G56 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.

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What year was G56 XPE registered?

G56 XPE is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G56 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G56 XPE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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