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G747 DKD

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,511 mi
Last recorded48,511 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 DKD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 48,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,312 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 48,262 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,194 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal biting point low

cracking in tread on the o/s front tyre

front cv boots cracking

slight corrosion on the o/s front rigid brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,164 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 48,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on floor + brake pipes

rear inner edges worn

sign of oil leak / oil light flickering

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,607 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 47,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,136 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 47,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,113 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 46,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 43,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,497 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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G747 DKD is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G747 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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G747 DKD is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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