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G571 REW

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,294 mi
Last recorded38,294 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG571 REW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,294 miles

Front brake discs have slight wear

Weld repairs to vehicle all covered in underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,782 miles

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

Oil leak

Previous repairs to sills and front inner wing.

Slight noise and movement on both front wheels.

o/s/r bumper damaged.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 31,774 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Previous repairs to sills and front inner wing.

Slight noise and movement on both front wheels.

o/s/r bumper damaged.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,858 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 23,736 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 23,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 19,465 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 19,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G571 REW is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G571 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.

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What year was G571 REW registered?

G571 REW is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G571 REW safe to buy?

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