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G478 GOF

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,491 mi
Last recorded20,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 GOF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,491 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 20,491 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,084 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 20,084 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,589 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,096 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 19,096 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,622 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 18,236 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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G478 GOF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G478 GOF, 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 G478 GOF registered?

G478 GOF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 December 1989.

Is G478 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G478 GOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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