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G825 YKV

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,210 mi
Last recorded32,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG825 YKV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 32,210 miles

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front WHEEL FOULING ON WHEEL ARCH ON LOCK WHEN REVERSING

OUTER SILL PANELS AND WHEEL ARCHES COVERED IN GREASE

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2025 32,209 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested O/S/R SUSPENSION FAILURE (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed NOT IDLING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front WHEEL FOULING ON WHEEL ARCH ON LOCK WHEN REVERSING

OUTER SILL PANELS AND WHEEL ARCHES COVERED IN GREASE

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 32,102 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jul 2023 32,006 miles

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

Front multiple suspension parts corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 31,971 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested may cause damage to sump due to suspension height (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow\car started overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative ride height to low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 31,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

suspension ride height slightly low

underside of vehicle has been treated unable to fully inspect

Fail 23 Oct 2020 31,771 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure positive battery terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

suspension ride height slightly low

underside of vehicle has been treated unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 31,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,281 miles

Slight play in offside front steering

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,708 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 30,696 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,732 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 29,732 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,759 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 28,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,951 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 27,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to body and structure , fuel filler pipes , brake pipes and suspension pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,602 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 22,212 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 22,211 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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 YKV is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YKV, 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 YKV is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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