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G134 XPE

1989 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,012 mi
Last recorded55,012 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG134 XPE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 50,011 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak all joints leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps on near ide inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall splitting and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,922 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,864 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 49,853 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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G134 XPE is a 1989 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G134 XPE, 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 G134 XPE registered?

G134 XPE is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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