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G597 MMB

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,051 mi
Last recorded35,051 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 MMB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,051 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 34,255 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 34,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,208 miles

both rear facing panels rusty

temp repair exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,071 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,822 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 29,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

suspension low

Fail 22 Aug 2013 29,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,298 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,009 miles

general underbody corrosion

suspension low

vehicle tested in wet

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,443 miles

Oil leak

battery light on

suspension is getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,151 miles

Oil leak

battery light on faintly

slight damage to windscreen

slight rust offside centre floor

suspect front brake pads are low

tyres underinflated

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,759 miles

Oil leak

battery light on

dip/mainbeam switch requires attention

horn requires attention

nearside headlight on low limit

rear brakes require attention

suspect front brake pads are getting low

suspension is getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,376 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light switch requires attention

nearside rear brake noisy in operation

suspect front brake pads are getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,574 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 26,574 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

scuff marks to both nearside tyre walls

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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G597 MMB is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G597 MMB, 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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G597 MMB is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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