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G477 BPH

1989 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,170 mi
Last recorded52,170 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 BPH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,170 miles

Corrosion formeing near side + off side front floor pans.

Corrosion formeing off side door+ rear arch.

Off side outer sill corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,988 miles

Corrosion formeing off side inner wing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front valance corroded.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches showeing signs of corrosion.

Rear wheel bearings noisey.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,791 miles

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

both rear tyres nearing legal tread depth

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,791 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal tread depth

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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G477 BPH is a 1989 Rover Metro in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G477 BPH, 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 G477 BPH registered?

G477 BPH is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G477 BPH safe to buy?

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