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G582 TNK

1989 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,730 mi
Last recorded36,730 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG582 TNK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,203 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 36,203 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,386 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 35,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,493 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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G582 TNK is a 1989 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G582 TNK, 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 G582 TNK registered?

G582 TNK is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G582 TNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G582 TNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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