MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,699 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is G279 VMJ safe to buy?
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