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G180 YLN

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,786 mi
Last recorded52,786 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 YLN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,786 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight cracking to steering coupling

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,891 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 50,871 miles

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

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 41,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 May 2015 40,818 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 40,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,054 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,831 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 27,666 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 27,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G180 YLN is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G180 YLN, 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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G180 YLN is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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