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G923 EOX

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 EOX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,454 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 58,454 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 57,046 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 57,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,222 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 52,675 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 52,675 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,187 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 52,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 52,186 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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G923 EOX is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G923 EOX, 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 G923 EOX registered?

G923 EOX is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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