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G152 ADU

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,420 mi
Last recorded55,420 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG152 ADU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,420 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,156 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,866 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,972 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s sill starting to corrode

slight corrosion n/s front lower wing

slight distortion o/s front brake disc

Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,618 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 53,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 52,819 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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G152 ADU is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G152 ADU, 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 G152 ADU registered?

G152 ADU is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is G152 ADU safe to buy?

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