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G283 GOB

1989 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,016 mi
Last recorded56,016 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 GOB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,016 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,464 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,455 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,444 miles

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

Emmisions very erratic

Suspension pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,431 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake cable (O/S) fouling tyre

Suspension pipes heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,892 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear flexis corroded

both rear jacking points corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing a bit rough

Pass 13 Dec 2005 50,545 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 50,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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G283 GOB is a 1989 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G283 GOB, 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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G283 GOB is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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