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G571 VEA

1990 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,767 mi
Last recorded30,767 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG571 VEA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2008 30,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,269 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s suspention little low

Fail 10 Oct 2007 27,269 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s suspention little low

Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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 VEA is a 1990 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

G571 VEA is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 July 1990.

Is G571 VEA safe to buy?

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