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G579 DPR

1990 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,327 mi
Last recorded38,327 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 DPR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,327 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 38,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 36,388 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 36,388 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 32,283 miles

slight lift in rack offside

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,700 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ns. wiper split

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,176 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,789 miles

advise brake pedal rubber loose advise o/s/front indicatyor

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,913 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 26,913 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 22,287 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,428 miles

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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G579 DPR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G579 DPR, 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 G579 DPR registered?

G579 DPR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G579 DPR safe to buy?

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