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G651 YOY

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,938 mi
Last recorded40,938 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG651 YOY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 40,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 40,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 40,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 40,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,707 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 40,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,261 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 40,261 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 39,667 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,869 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,869 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,781 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,051 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

w/washer pipe leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2007 34,054 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,054 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 32,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,503 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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G651 YOY is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G651 YOY, 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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G651 YOY is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 February 1990.

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