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G468 UFB

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,555 mi
Last recorded141,555 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG468 UFB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 141,555 miles

heavy under sill to car

o/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2010 135,157 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 135,132 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 128,031 miles

heavy undersill to chaissis

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

oil leak

slight play to front anti roll bar bushs

Fail 3 Jul 2009 127,991 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

heavy undersill to chaissis

n/s/f cv gaiter starting to perrish

oil leak

slight play to front anti roll bar bushs

Pass 3 Jul 2008 121,523 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

entire underside of vehicle is heavily waxoiled

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 115,293 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 115,277 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

n/s front sub frame mounting starting to corrode

n/s rear outer sill starting to corrode

rear exhaust fouling floorpan

Pass 7 Jul 2006

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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G468 UFB is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G468 UFB, 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 G468 UFB registered?

G468 UFB is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G468 UFB safe to buy?

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