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G662 VDV

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG662 VDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 93,189 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 89,658 miles

as issued with failure.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 89,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside & nearside inner sills to floor starting to rust.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 86,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 86,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

blow from exhaust pipe

oil leak

surface rust under vehicle no holes

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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G662 VDV is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G662 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G662 VDV registered?

G662 VDV is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G662 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G662 VDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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