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G29 ADG

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 ADG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 37,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 37,586 miles

Fuel return hose perished

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,387 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged Return pipe (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,999 miles

fuel filler overflow pipe split

Fail 9 Aug 2016 35,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler overflow pipe split

Pass 19 Dec 2015 35,845 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2015 35,845 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 35,743 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 35,743 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,665 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

suspension low

Fail 14 Oct 2013 35,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

suspension low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,629 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 35,609 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly perrished

slight surface corrosion on offside fuel tank mount

surface corrosion on all 4 jacking pionts

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,554 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 34,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,450 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,869 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,381 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 32,381 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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G29 ADG is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G29 ADG, 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 G29 ADG registered?

G29 ADG is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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