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G115 SNM

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,763 mi
Last recorded34,763 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 SNM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

extensive welding repairs carried out.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,835 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 33,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on all brake pipes in places.

rear suspension pipes corroding.

Pass 17 May 2006 32,869 miles

nearside/offside inner sills corroding.

oil leak

underbody corrosion in places.

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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G115 SNM is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G115 SNM, 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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What year was G115 SNM registered?

G115 SNM is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G115 SNM safe to buy?

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