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F889 OGS

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,944 mi
Last recorded68,944 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 OGS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 68,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All floor pan arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminated when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminated when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All floor pan arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 68,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe loose and insecure at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 68,747 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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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F889 OGS is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F889 OGS, 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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F889 OGS is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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