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G568 WDG

1989 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,453 mi
Last recorded56,453 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG568 WDG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,453 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 56,033 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,033 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,782 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front screen stone chipped

offside wiper blade in poor condition

some suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front screen stone chipped

front suspension set slightly low

Fail 11 Jul 2007 52,205 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,205 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,357 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension set slightly low

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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G568 WDG is a 1989 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G568 WDG, 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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G568 WDG is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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