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G652 BDG

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,932 mi
Last recorded48,932 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG652 BDG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 48,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 48,786 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 48,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 48,545 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,309 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 44,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,293 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 38,292 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,139 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 37,593 miles

BLISTERING ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

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

HEAVY CORROSION ON FUEL FILLER PIPES

HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS JUST MET

Fail 7 Aug 2015 37,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

BLISTERING ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

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

HEAVY CORROSION ON FUEL FILLER PIPES

HYDROCARBON EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS JUST MET

Pass 9 Aug 2014 36,964 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,311 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,529 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,190 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,559 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 30,369 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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G652 BDG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G652 BDG, 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 G652 BDG registered?

G652 BDG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G652 BDG safe to buy?

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