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G745 DKD

1990 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,318 mi
Last recorded19,318 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG745 DKD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,318 miles

bothside front suspension level low

Fail 20 Sep 2013 19,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bothside front suspension level low

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,181 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2011 19,181 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,944 miles

bothside rear tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2009 18,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear handbrake lever on drum stiff

Pass 20 May 2008 18,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 18,180 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 18,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

pump up front suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,985 miles

check n/s rear hand brake

o/s door mirror cracked

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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G745 DKD is a 1990 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G745 DKD, 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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G745 DKD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G745 DKD safe to buy?

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