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B102 FFM

1985 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,722 mi
Last recorded36,722 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB102 FFM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,802 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,381 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 35,381 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,847 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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B102 FFM is a 1985 Rover Metro in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,978 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 B102 FFM, 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 41 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of B102 FFM?

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What year was B102 FFM registered?

B102 FFM is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B102 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B102 FFM shows 7 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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