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G65 UFD

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,240 mi
Last recorded157,240 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG65 UFD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 157,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower A pillar corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2017 157,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Vehicle has plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion

Vehicle underside and chasis has previous welding and underseal making vehicle inspection difficult

Pass 23 Jul 2016 156,911 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 156,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 156,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 156,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 155,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 155,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 154,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 153,408 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 152,063 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 152,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 152,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s floor to sill lip heavily under silled and suspected to be corroded

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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G65 UFD is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G65 UFD, 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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G65 UFD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 May 1990.

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