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G774 OMV

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 OMV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 65,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 65,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 60,140 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 60,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER BOTTOM BALL JOINT JUMPING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 55,142 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 55,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 50,874 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 50,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 46,210 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 45,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 39,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 34,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 34,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Outer Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 31,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,864 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 30,831 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

brakes need attention

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,513 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres starting to perrish

underside off engine generally oily

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,784 miles

tyres starting to perrish

underside off engine generally oily

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,528 miles

off side front headlamp lense damaged.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,528 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

off side front headlamp lense damaged.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,126 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,673 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OMV is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OMV, 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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G774 OMV is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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