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G845 WFP

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,508 mi
Last recorded50,508 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG845 WFP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,508 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 50,505 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 50,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 50,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,007 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,814 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 49,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 49,598 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,206 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 49,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,799 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,672 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 48,672 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,426 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,425 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,162 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,928 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 47,925 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,618 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 47,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 47,015 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,233 miles

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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G845 WFP is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G845 WFP, 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 G845 WFP registered?

G845 WFP is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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