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G233 TNE

1989 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,919 mi
Last recorded46,919 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 TNE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,919 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,919 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nsr tyre cracking / osf inner c/v gater split

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,419 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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G233 TNE is a 1989 Rover Metro in Beige 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 G233 TNE, 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 G233 TNE registered?

G233 TNE is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 November 1989.

Is G233 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G233 TNE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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