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G868 TVO

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG868 TVO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 63,747 miles

Offside floor support corroding

Outer sills corroding

Fail 16 May 2011 63,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside floor support corroding

Outer sills corroding

Pass 21 May 2010 61,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades deteriorated but clearing screen

Nearside and offside chassis rail behind front wings corroded

Nearside and offside rear of boot floor corroded and holed

Nearside front floor corroded and holed

Rear inner valance corroded and holed

Fail 20 May 2010 61,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and Offside front chassis behind wings corroded and holed

Nearside and Offside of boot floors corroded and holed

Nearside and Offside rear inner valance panel corroded and holed

Nearside front floor corroded and holed

wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 17 May 2010 61,537 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and Offside front chassis behind wings corroded and holed

Nearside and Offside of boot floors corroded and holed

Nearside and Offside rear inner valance panel corroded and holed

Nearside front floor corroded and holed

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

wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 27 May 2009 59,679 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 59,576 miles

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

Nearside Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

main fuel line badly corroded at rear end

Pass 19 May 2008 58,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 56,398 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 56,282 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear inner valance corroded and holed and offside boot floor corroded and holed

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,727 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 54,503 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G868 TVO is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G868 TVO, 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 G868 TVO registered?

G868 TVO is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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