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G701 XMG

1990 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,558 mi
Last recorded61,558 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 XMG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,558 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,969 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 51,255 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,987 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 45,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,015 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 32,721 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,910 miles

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

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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G701 XMG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G701 XMG, 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 G701 XMG registered?

G701 XMG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G701 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G701 XMG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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