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G230 VTR

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,899 mi
Last recorded50,899 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 VTR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,899 miles

corrosion o/s/r step panel damage n/s/f wing bumper oil leaks corrosion spot n/s/r outer sill o/s/f outer c/v boot perishing n/s/r foot brake and handbrake reading slightly low slight brake judder

Fail 30 Mar 2010 50,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,657 miles

long handbrake travel corrosion o/s/r step panel metal getting thin n/s/r outer sill n/s/f c/v boot perishing petrol filler neck rusty slight under body corrosion slight play n/s/f wheel bearing corrosion starting o/s outer sill

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,194 miles

petrol cap seal perishing slight play in steering column bushes oil leaks corrosion starting o/s outer sill and step panel petrol filler neck rusty corrosion exhaust radiator core poor

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,554 miles

corrosion starting o/s/r step panel o/s outer sill †slight play in steering rack †n/s/f c/v boot perishing †slight play o/s/f n/s/f wheel bearings †oil leaks †under body surface corrosion †petrol filler neck rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,790 miles

radiator core poor †suspension slightly low †oil leaks †slight under body surface corrosion †headlamps on min aim †n/s/r foot brake reading low †petrol cap seal perishing

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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G230 VTR is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G230 VTR, 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 G230 VTR registered?

G230 VTR is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G230 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G230 VTR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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