MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G493 VPH is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 G493 VPH, 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 G493 VPH registered?
G493 VPH is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G493 VPH safe to buy?
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