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G355 VFB

1989 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,982 mi
Last recorded53,982 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 VFB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 53,982 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 53,460 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,929 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 52,480 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 52,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,275 miles

nearside front floor rusty †

nearside sill to floor rusty

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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G355 VFB is a 1989 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 G355 VFB, 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 G355 VFB registered?

G355 VFB is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G355 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G355 VFB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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