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E178 GFW

1988 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Metro42,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 GFW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 100,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,586 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 99,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,546 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 91,544 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,218 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,629 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 87,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front panel not weld a long bottom (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,356 miles

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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E178 GFW is a 1988 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 42,500 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 E178 GFW, 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 38 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 E178 GFW registered?

E178 GFW is a 1988 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E178 GFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E178 GFW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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