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G412 MYA

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG412 MYA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2005 99,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 99,272 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

fluid leaking from offside rear hub assembly. brake efficiency low on rear

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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G412 MYA is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G412 MYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G412 MYA registered?

G412 MYA is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G412 MYA safe to buy?

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