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G591 VHT

1990 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,225 mi
Last recorded44,225 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG591 VHT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 44,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,915 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 37,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,091 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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G591 VHT is a 1990 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G591 VHT, 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 G591 VHT registered?

G591 VHT is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G591 VHT safe to buy?

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