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G572 PDV

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,027 mi
Last recorded48,027 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG572 PDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,543 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,337 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 43,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,292 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,265 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,265 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,258 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 43,258 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,172 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,172 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 42,862 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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G572 PDV is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G572 PDV, 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 G572 PDV registered?

G572 PDV is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G572 PDV safe to buy?

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