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G310 OCA

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,492 mi
Last recorded52,492 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG310 OCA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface rust on offside outer sill.

surface rust to nearside and offside floor pans.

surface rust to nearside front inner subframe mount area.(inner wing)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface rust on offside outer sill.

surface rust to nearside and offside floor pans.

surface rust to nearside front inner subframe mount area.(inner wing)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,085 miles

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

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

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

surface rust on nearside and offside front and rear floor pans.

surface rust on nearside and offside outer sill areas.

surface rust on nearside front inner wing(near subframe mounting.)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

surface rust on nearside and offside front and rear floor pans.

surface rust on nearside and offside outer sill areas.

surface rust on nearside front inner wing(near subframe mounting.)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

light surface rust on nearside and offside floor pans.

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.(no sharp prejections.)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 51,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

light surface rust on nearside and offside floor pans.

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.(no sharp prejections.)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,890 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 50,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,196 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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G310 OCA is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G310 OCA, 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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G310 OCA is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 October 1989.

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