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E988 FWP

1987 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,750 mi
Last recorded27,750 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE988 FWP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 27,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 27,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 27,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 27,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,654 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,606 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,478 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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E988 FWP is a 1987 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,833 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 E988 FWP, 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 39 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E988 FWP registered?

E988 FWP is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E988 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E988 FWP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E988 FWP have outstanding finance?

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