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G217 LEA

1989 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,260 mi
Last recorded48,260 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 LEA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 48,260 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 48,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,097 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,094 miles

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 48,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,871 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 47,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 46,508 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 45,487 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 45,487 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 44,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 44,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 44,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 44,016 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,522 miles

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)

creak from front suspension,nothing apparant at time of test,

Pass 9 May 2008 43,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,568 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 42,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 May 2006 4,745 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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G217 LEA is a 1989 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G217 LEA, 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 G217 LEA registered?

G217 LEA is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G217 LEA safe to buy?

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