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G565 XPC

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,463 mi
Last recorded32,463 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 XPC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,463 miles

(slight) play from nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Centre exhaust system holed & blowing -very close to excess-

Engine idle speed high?

Fuel cap seal perished & spliting

Offside front tyre perished / cracking

Rear floor pans to inner sills corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 32,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

(slight) play from nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Centre exhaust system holed & blowing -very close to excess-

Fuel cap seal perished & spliting

Offside front tyre perished / cracking

Rear floor pans to inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,849 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to offside rear floor

corrosion to rear valance

Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 30,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,741 miles

brake pad warning lamp on unable to see pad wear

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to o/s front and rear floor

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s/f upper ball joint locking device not locked

Fail 14 Nov 2009 26,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning lamp on unable to see pad wear

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to o/s front and rear floor

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s/f upper ball joint locking device not locked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rattle from centre exhaust box

rear view mirror missing

Fail 20 Nov 2008 25,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rattle from centre exhaust box

rear view mirror missing

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 24,094 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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G565 XPC is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G565 XPC, 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 G565 XPC registered?

G565 XPC is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G565 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G565 XPC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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