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G39 YPB

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 YPB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,283 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)

corrosion in floor on nearside repaired from inside

Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,267 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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)

both front tyres not running true

corrosion in floor on nearside repaired from inside

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,607 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 54,275 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

hole in nearside sill, not in prescribed area.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,877 miles

both rear tyres perishing

hole in nearside sill, not in prescribed area.

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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G39 YPB is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G39 YPB, 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 G39 YPB registered?

G39 YPB is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G39 YPB safe to buy?

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