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G588 WOW

1989 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,395 mi
Last recorded31,395 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 WOW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,395 miles

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

vehicle has an oil leak but I cannot see where from.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 31,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

vehicle has an oil leak but I cannot see where from.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,925 miles

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

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 27,598 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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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G588 WOW is a 1989 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G588 WOW, 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 G588 WOW registered?

G588 WOW is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 October 1989.

Is G588 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G588 WOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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