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G564 YPA

1989 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,254 mi
Last recorded63,254 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG564 YPA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 63,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 62,873 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 62,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,330 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 61,330 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 60,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 58,559 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2017 57,637 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 57,617 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 55,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 53,331 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 51,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,893 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 50,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,658 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 50,618 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,195 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 47,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 47,403 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,525 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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G564 YPA is a 1989 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G564 YPA, 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 G564 YPA registered?

G564 YPA is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G564 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G564 YPA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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