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G799 EPR

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,616 mi
Last recorded32,616 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 EPR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 32,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,384 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 30,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 29,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 29,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 28,471 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,238 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,079 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 24,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 23,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,287 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 22,575 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 22,570 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,296 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,918 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 34,795 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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G799 EPR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G799 EPR, 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 G799 EPR registered?

G799 EPR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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