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G923 RFG

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

31,706 mi
Last recorded31,706 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG923 RFG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,706 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 31,706 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2006 31,451 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALLS CRACKING

Pass 13 Sep 2005 27,650 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 27,649 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

chip in front screen

nearside front tyre perished

offside front seat back part broken

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate slight damage

slight play in steering rack

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 RFG is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 RFG, 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 RFG registered?

G923 RFG is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G923 RFG safe to buy?

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