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G302 SBH

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,711 mi
Last recorded19,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 SBH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 19,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 19,694 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 19,670 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,621 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 19,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 19,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,221 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 19,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 190,300 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 19,028 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,507 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 18,507 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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G302 SBH is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G302 SBH, 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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G302 SBH is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 October 1989.

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