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G720 NRN

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 NRN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front offside seat back damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear offside lamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front offside seat back damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear offside lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,907 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 46,907 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,974 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 41,974 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,434 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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G720 NRN is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G720 NRN, 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 G720 NRN registered?

G720 NRN is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 May 1990.

Is G720 NRN safe to buy?

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