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G836 PEG

1990 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,759 mi
Last recorded71,759 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG836 PEG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

doors corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2006 71,623 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

doors corroded

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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G836 PEG is a 1990 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G836 PEG, 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 G836 PEG registered?

G836 PEG is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 February 1990.

Is G836 PEG safe to buy?

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