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G855 XTW

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,825 mi
Last recorded29,825 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG855 XTW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 29,825 miles

rear anti roll bar mount welded

rear boot floor plastic

Fail 28 Feb 2012 29,810 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,880 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 27,603 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 22,066 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,448 miles

plastic washers are worn on front anti roll bar through lower track control arms

Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,988 miles

nearside front hub assembly has slight freeplay.slight wear on both front anti roll bar plastic washers.nearside rear brake is binding very slightly

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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G855 XTW is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G855 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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What year was G855 XTW registered?

G855 XTW is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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