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G774 JFR

1989 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,540 mi
Last recorded38,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 JFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 38,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 38,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,022 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 35,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,420 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,414 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G774 JFR is a 1989 Rover Metro in Yellow 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 G774 JFR, 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 G774 JFR registered?

G774 JFR is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is G774 JFR safe to buy?

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