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G326 EOM

1989 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,336 mi
Last recorded92,336 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG326 EOM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,336 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

exhaust frt pipe mtg partly broken

n/s/f anti roll bar end bushes perishing

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/r boot floor pan holed & corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r floor pan corroded

o/s/r tyre vale perishing

rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight movement strg wheel

Pass 29 May 2014 91,914 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 91,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

deep cracks in n/s cv gaiter

leak on radiator

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,973 miles

deep cracks in n/s cv gaiter

leak on radiator

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,595 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 88,595 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner sills corroding

nearside front c.v gaiter cracking

nearside front floor/out-rigger post corroding

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front floor corroded (not within 30cm of the body mountings

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake pipe badly corroding

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to brake servo area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,188 miles

both rear inner sills corroding

nearside front c.v gaiter cracking

nearside front floor/out-rigger post corroding

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front floor corroded (not within 30cm of the body mountings

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake pipe badly corroding

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion to brake servo area

Fail 17 Apr 2009 85,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

offside front floor corroding

offside front tyre nearing limit

oil leak from engine area

surface corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,717 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

offside front floor corroding

offside front tyre nearing limit

oil leak from engine area

surface corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 16 May 2008 84,760 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 83,789 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 83,786 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,896 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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G326 EOM is a 1989 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G326 EOM, 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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G326 EOM is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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