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G643 NGJ

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,173 mi
Last recorded17,173 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG643 NGJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 17,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 17,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 17,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 17,042 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 17,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 16,958 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 16,925 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 16,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 16,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,664 miles

rear suspension low

rear suspension valve damaged

slight cracking to front tyres

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2009 16,263 miles

rear suspension valve damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,057 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front suspension height low

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,467 miles

Front bumper insecure

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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G643 NGJ is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G643 NGJ, 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 G643 NGJ registered?

G643 NGJ is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 December 1989.

Is G643 NGJ safe to buy?

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