MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in offside of windscreen
nearside wing mirror glass missing
rear suspension pipes corroded
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
chip in offside of windscreen
nearside wing mirror glass missing
rear suspension pipes corroded
Front lower shock absorber bushes worn.
Nearside door mirror broken.
Suspension low, could do with pumping up.
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G42 XPF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G42 XPF, 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 G42 XPF registered?
G42 XPF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G42 XPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for G42 XPF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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