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G739 WPL

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,956 mi
Last recorded18,956 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG739 WPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 18,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all metal suspension pipes corroded

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,763 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,630 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 18,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,442 miles

rust around wheel arches and sills

rust on hydrolastic suspension rear pipes

suspension a little low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,197 miles

nearside rear wheel arc started to corrode

offside rear wheel arc started to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,821 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 17,348 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2005 17,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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G739 WPL is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G739 WPL, 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 G739 WPL registered?

G739 WPL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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