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G381 FOC

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,205 mi
Last recorded24,205 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 FOC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Several areas of slight corrosion underbody

Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Several areas of slight corrosion underbody

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,290 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,440 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,583 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 21,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,994 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,744 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 20,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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G381 FOC is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G381 FOC, 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 G381 FOC registered?

G381 FOC is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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