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G169 PHS

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,410 mi
Last recorded33,410 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 PHS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,410 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

signs of standing-many areas and components perishing and corroding -rear brake hose ferrules marginal -many welded repairs

Fail 24 Apr 2008 33,410 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Gas suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

signs of standing-many areas and components perishing and corroding -rear brake hose ferrules marginal -many welded repairs

Pass 4 Jul 2005 33,398 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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G169 PHS is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G169 PHS, 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 G169 PHS registered?

G169 PHS is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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