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G845 KFV

1990 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,124 mi
Last recorded72,124 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG845 KFV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise rear brake inspection

rear floor pans corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 5,975 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 5,963 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,900 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,291 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,703 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged but no cord showing

o/s outer sill rear section stating to rust

rear suspenion metal pipes starting to rust

vehicle had a pre MOT rear sections of floor pan has been welded

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,555 miles

ADVISE.. BOTH N/S AND O/S FRONT JACKING POINTS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST WILL REQUIRE ATTENSION

Fail 28 Feb 2006 46,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

ADVISE!! IGNITION SWITCH // STEERING LOCK IS INSEURE REQs ATTENISION

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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G845 KFV is a 1990 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G845 KFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G845 KFV registered?

G845 KFV is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is G845 KFV safe to buy?

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