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G830 SMY

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,174 mi
Last recorded78,174 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG830 SMY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 77,185 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 77,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 72,613 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,175 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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G830 SMY is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G830 SMY, 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 G830 SMY registered?

G830 SMY is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G830 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G830 SMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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