1989 Rover Metro 1.3L Petrol · G990 GJW
1989 Rover Metro (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 75,919 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER METRO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G990 GJW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/04/2022
- 75,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G990 GJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Rover Metro (G990 GJW) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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Known faults for Rover Rover Metro
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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