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G738 MVG

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,325 mi
Last recorded27,325 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 MVG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 May 2008 27,325 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheelarches corroded but no sharp edges

front suspension slightly low

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 24,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sills starting to corrode

suspension getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills repaired with filler

Suspension requires pumping up

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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G738 MVG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G738 MVG, 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 G738 MVG registered?

G738 MVG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 May 1990.

Is G738 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G738 MVG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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