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G381 GOH

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,011 mi
Last recorded72,011 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 GOH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 72,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 71,788 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 71,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,387 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 66,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,216 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,216 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 61,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,468 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,468 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 59,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 58,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 58,662 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2006 57,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in offside steering rack

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 GOH is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GOH, 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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G381 GOH is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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