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C25 BET

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,759 mi
Last recorded73,759 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 BET
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seat

Fail 27 Mar 2026 73,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear bench seat

Pass 10 Mar 2025 69,749 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear bench seat

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded but not compromised

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 65,538 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded but not compromised

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,498 miles

All tyres perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyres perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,850 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

hole in o/s sill

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,593 miles

Oil leak

Suspension level is very low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,980 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,946 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 43,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,131 miles

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

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

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

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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C25 BET is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 51,572 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 C25 BET, 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 37 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C25 BET is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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