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G741 BLO

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,572 mi
Last recorded31,572 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 BLO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 31,572 miles

offside headlight poor

slight engine oil leaks

stone chips in screen

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,080 miles

offside headlight poor

slight engine oil leaks

stone chips in screen

Fail 19 Nov 2018 28,080 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside headlight poor

slight engine oil leaks

stone chips in screen

Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,579 miles

all tyres perished

condensation in o/s headlight

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

near side cv boot heavily perished

stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Nov 2016 17,068 miles

Offside Front brake pad wear warning light wire is broken

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

various steering / suspension / brake components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2016 17,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake pad wear warning light wire is broken

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

suspension 'ride height' is low

various steering / suspension / brake components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2015 16,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 13,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded slghtly

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 13,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded slghtly

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 11,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 11,025 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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G741 BLO is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G741 BLO, 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 G741 BLO registered?

G741 BLO is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 July 1990.

Is G741 BLO safe to buy?

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