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G603 CJT

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,360 mi
Last recorded57,360 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 CJT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,360 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,875 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 48,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,832 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

SUSPENSION LOW , NEARSIDE FRONT TOP JOINT WORN , OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED IN TREAD , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST,

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,856 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 41,837 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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G603 CJT is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G603 CJT, 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 G603 CJT registered?

G603 CJT is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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