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G720 LGK

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

63,778 mi
Last recorded63,778 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 LGK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 63,778 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Ride Height Uneven Around Vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,629 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Ride Height Uneven Around Vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,620 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Ride Height Uneven Around Vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,448 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Ride Height Levels Uneven Around Vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre perishing slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2022 62,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point / subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,143 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,364 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,895 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,891 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,324 miles

offside rear tyre deteriating on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,537 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 59,534 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,506 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,161 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,421 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 54,798 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 54,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 53,376 miles

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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G720 LGK is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 G720 LGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G720 LGK registered?

G720 LGK is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G720 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G720 LGK shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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