MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
both door mirrors cracked
exhaust leaking rear joint
front registration plate damaged
stone damage front screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both door mirrors cracked
exhaust leaking rear joint
front registration plate damaged
n/s headlamp lens damaged
stone damage screen
see previous advisory notice
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
nearside mirror cracked towbar close to number plate front number plate cracked screen damage marginal to zone a minor perishing and corrosion
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G389 YKV is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G389 YKV, 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 G389 YKV registered?
G389 YKV is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 November 1989.
Is G389 YKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G389 YKV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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