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G279 VMJ

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,699 mi
Last recorded44,699 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 VMJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,699 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in nearside headlamp

front bumper loose

metric size tyres fitted to rear american size tyres fitted to front

nearside and offside rear body tub starting to corrode

rear hydrolastic pipes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

slight twist nearside rear seat belt

Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in nearside headlamp

front bumper loose

metric size tyres fitted to rear American size to front

nearside and offside rear body tub starting to corrode

noise from nearside rear brake

offside front tyre low on pressure

rear hydrolastic pipes starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

slight twist in nearside rear seat belt

Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,568 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 32,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,466 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 25,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 24,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,331 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,702 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,303 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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G279 VMJ is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G279 VMJ, 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 G279 VMJ registered?

G279 VMJ is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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