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G646 JWF

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,114 mi
Last recorded72,114 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 JWF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,114 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 72,112 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on all floor areas

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,375 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,372 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 63,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion started on various parts of floors and †sills and brake pipes

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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G646 JWF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc 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 G646 JWF, 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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G646 JWF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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