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G602 WJN

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,620 mi
Last recorded60,620 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG602 WJN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,619 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,349 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 56,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2013 53,356 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 53,354 miles

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,075 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 50,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,342 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,412 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 42,419 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,150 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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G602 WJN is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G602 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G602 WJN registered?

G602 WJN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G602 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G602 WJN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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