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F151 ECL

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,468 mi
Last recorded50,468 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 ECL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

interior mirror missing

Fail 21 Nov 2013 50,447 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel cap seal cracking

interior mirror missing

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,528 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 46,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,926 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,609 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 45,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,188 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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F151 ECL is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F151 ECL, 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 F151 ECL registered?

F151 ECL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F151 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F151 ECL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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