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G624 ARK

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

12,985 mi
Last recorded12,985 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG624 ARK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 12,985 miles

slight surface corrosion to o/s/r sill to floor area

Pass 19 Mar 2021 12,975 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Front to Back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Front to Back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 12,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 12,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,737 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,689 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 12,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,348 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 12,348 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 116,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,165 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,596 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 10,596 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G624 ARK is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G624 ARK, 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 G624 ARK registered?

G624 ARK is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G624 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G624 ARK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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