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G825 XTW

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,412 mi
Last recorded68,412 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG825 XTW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 68,412 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 68,010 miles

Genral rus on body of vehicle

Offside Front Body damage

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

Rear Number plate damage

Underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 24 May 2019 68,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Genral rus on body of vehicle

Offside Front Body damage

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

Rear Number plate damage

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,449 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands missing to rear (5.2.4b)

Pass 3 May 2017 66,394 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 66,389 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/ suspension low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,658 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 64,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,026 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,373 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,528 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 55,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,885 miles

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

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)

offside headlamp lens broken but beam image not affected

Fail 13 Dec 2010 51,885 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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)

offside headlamp lens broken but beam image not affected

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,372 miles

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

nearside washer jet not working but offside doing enough

Fail 9 Dec 2009 48,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside washer jet not working but offside doing enough

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 44,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot lock button stiff

Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,722 miles

flooring by both front seat outer mountings corroded but not within prescribed area (seat belt mountings not connected to seats)

front ride height lower than normal

Fail 12 Dec 2007 41,722 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

flooring by both front seat outer mountings corroded but not within prescribed area (seat belt mountings not connected to seats)

front ride height lower than normal

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,108 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 39,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,260 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 36,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G825 XTW is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G825 XTW, 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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G825 XTW is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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