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G600 EPK

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,199 mi
Last recorded9,199 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG600 EPK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 9,199 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 9,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer cv gaiter perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 8,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 8,308 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G600 EPK is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue 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 G600 EPK, 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 G600 EPK registered?

G600 EPK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is G600 EPK safe to buy?

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