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G457 MYD

1989 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,042 mi
Last recorded92,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 MYD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,042 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front subframe mounting point has corrosion

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise developing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,305 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,694 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 75,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,667 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 73,667 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G457 MYD is a 1989 Rover Metro in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G457 MYD, 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 G457 MYD registered?

G457 MYD is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G457 MYD safe to buy?

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