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G256 XPC

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,902 mi
Last recorded50,902 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 XPC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,902 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 44,151 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,033 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 39,017 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged & becoming insecure

N/s front bumper damaged

O/s rear tyre perished

Oil leaks

Various levels of corrosion to underside of vehicle & components

rear brake imbalance but rise and fall at same rate

Fail 23 Sep 2011 38,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate damaged & becoming insecure

N/s front bumper damaged

O/s rear tyre perished

Various levels of corrosion to underside of vehicle & components

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,045 miles

service brake and parking brake performance, only just good enough to pass test

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,804 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,448 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 37,444 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 37,179 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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G256 XPC is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 G256 XPC, 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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G256 XPC is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G256 XPC safe to buy?

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