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G42 XPF

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,882 mi
Last recorded73,882 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 XPF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,882 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,881 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,941 miles

chip in offside of windscreen

nearside wing mirror glass missing

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 72,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,009 miles

Front lower shock absorber bushes worn.

Nearside door mirror broken.

Suspension low, could do with pumping up.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,093 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 70,031 miles

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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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?

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