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G62 OYB

1990 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,413 mi
Last recorded65,413 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG62 OYB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both outer sills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

under body corroded front to back

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

under body corroded front to back

Pass 3 Feb 2018 64,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2017 59,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,209 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 50,205 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both split (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,310 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,278 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded not leaking

hydrolastic suspension low

n/s wiper blade split on end

rear exhust box corroded not holed

slight oil leak from engine area

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,135 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,032 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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G62 OYB is a 1990 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G62 OYB, 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 G62 OYB registered?

G62 OYB is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G62 OYB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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