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G840 XFC

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,677 mi
Last recorded83,677 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 XFC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,272 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread line (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,829 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 58,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,864 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,771 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

metal suspension pipes starting to rust

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside doors starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear wheel arches and offside outer sill panel surface rusting

slight oil leak

suspension height slightly low

suspension, steering and hubs surface rusting

Fail 18 Jan 2013 47,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front wheel bearings slight play

metal suspension pipes starting to rust

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside doors starting to rust

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear wheel arches and offside outer sill panel surface rusting

slight oil leak

suspension height slightly low

suspension, steering and hubs surface rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2011 45,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,681 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 39,955 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 39,955 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

oil leak

vehicle reverse lamps not working

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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G840 XFC is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G840 XFC, 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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G840 XFC is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G840 XFC safe to buy?

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