MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake pads thin
heavy engine oil leak
long handbrake travel
n/s door mirror loose
corrosion o/s boot floor not in a prescribed area
welding repairs heavily undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion o/s boot floor not in a prescribed area
front brake pads thin
heavy engine oil leak
long handbrake travel
n/s door mirror loose
engine oil leak
n/s/r brake reading low
slight play rear radius arms
slight play top + bottom ball joints
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G489 XOR is a 1990 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 50,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G489 XOR, 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 36 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was G489 XOR registered?
G489 XOR is a 1990 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 January 1990.
Is G489 XOR safe to buy?
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