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G241 HVF

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,088 mi
Last recorded43,088 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG241 HVF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,088 miles

both outer sills corroded

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s floor corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,451 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s floor and inner sill corroded

outer sills starting to corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,820 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/F floor & front crossmember area's corroded.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 41,820 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/F floor & front crossmember area's corroded.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,831 miles

Both front tyres well worn.

Both outer body sills corroded at rear, O/S floor/inner sill area corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 40,128 miles

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

alternator adjuster bolt loose

o/s floor corroded

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,128 miles

alternator adjuster bolt loose

o/s floor corroded

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,911 miles

O/S/F floor & inner sill area corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2006 38,911 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F floor & inner sill area corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2005 37,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,645 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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G241 HVF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G241 HVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G241 HVF registered?

G241 HVF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G241 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G241 HVF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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