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G921 GJW

1989 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,002 mi
Last recorded30,002 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG921 GJW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,002 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 30,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,077 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,227 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 23,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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G921 GJW is a 1989 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G921 GJW, 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 G921 GJW registered?

G921 GJW is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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