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G884 DPE

1990 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,068 mi
Last recorded70,068 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Metro50,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG884 DPE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,068 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 70,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,402 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 67,398 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,355 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 66,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 63,462 miles

corrosion on nearside front floor,slight exhaust blow at front,various dents on bodywork,oil leaks,all wheel trims missing.

stonechip in windscreen,front no plate damaged,offside rear tyre heavily perished,both front tyres wearing on inner edges & tread perishing.

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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G884 DPE is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G884 DPE, 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 G884 DPE registered?

G884 DPE is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G884 DPE safe to buy?

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