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G243 OGF

1989 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

58,955 mi
Last recorded58,955 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 OGF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2006 58,955 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER

EXHAUST FRONT DOWNPIPE BLOWING

HORN PUSH BUTTON STICKING ON CONSTANTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE APPEARS TO HAVE FLUID CONTAMONATION †RECOMMEND FULL BRAKE INSPECTION

REAR BUMPER INSECURE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON OFFSIDE FRONT HUB

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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G243 OGF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G243 OGF, 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 G243 OGF registered?

G243 OGF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 November 1989.

Is G243 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G243 OGF shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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