MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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passengers side rear tyre perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
passengers side rear tyre perished
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G718 HJW is a 1990 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 G718 HJW, 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 G718 HJW registered?
G718 HJW is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 February 1990.
Is G718 HJW safe to buy?
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