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G953 SBW

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,032 mi
Last recorded56,032 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG953 SBW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 56,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 55,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 55,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near door post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 54,360 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 54,630 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Intermittent fault on hazard warning lights

O/s headlight glass loose

Slight corrosion to n/s door post

Slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Tread cracking on all tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,075 miles

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,243 miles

oil leaks from engine area

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,266 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,965 miles

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

possible oil leak from gearbox selector shaft area?

slight play in offside rear wheelbearing

steering coupling showing signs of wear (small cracks).

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,967 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,774 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight plug in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,774 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight plug in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,579 miles

front suspension low

o/s rear tyre low on edges

small blow from rear silencer

Pass 14 Sep 2006 43,280 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 43,279 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,908 miles

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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G953 SBW is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G953 SBW, 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 G953 SBW registered?

G953 SBW is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G953 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G953 SBW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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