MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
central rear upper brake line corroded
gear oil leak from input shaft
unable to fully inspect vehicle brakes due to wheels
gear oil leak from input shaft
Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)
central rear upper brake line corroded
unable to fully inspect vehicle brakes due to wheels
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G742 HJW is a 1990 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 G742 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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How do I check the history of G742 HJW?
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What year was G742 HJW registered?
G742 HJW is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 March 1990.
Is G742 HJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for G742 HJW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G742 HJW have outstanding finance?
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