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G54 BPD

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,186 mi
Last recorded36,186 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 BPD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 36,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 35,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,803 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,547 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 34,547 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,219 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 34,219 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,412 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 33,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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G54 BPD is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G54 BPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G54 BPD registered?

G54 BPD is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G54 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G54 BPD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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