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G581 SFK

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,244 mi
Last recorded38,244 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG581 SFK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2009 38,244 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension low close to stops

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension low close to stops

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,654 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge not in centre 3/4

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,612 miles

front tyres perished and worn on edges

offside and nearside front compliance bushes worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,184 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 28,184 miles

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

long travel on handbrake.

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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G581 SFK is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G581 SFK, 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 G581 SFK registered?

G581 SFK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 February 1990.

Is G581 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G581 SFK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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