CarVerify

Free Car Check

F151 TLO

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,700 mi
Last recorded66,700 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 TLO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,700 miles

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

both rear doors slightly corroded at the bottom

osr tyre slight cracks

Fail 15 Jun 2009 66,700 miles

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

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

both rear doors slightly corroded at the bottom

osr tyre slight cracks

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 64,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,058 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 62,023 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 30 May 2006 60,847 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 60,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F151 TLO is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F151 TLO?

You can check the full history of F151 TLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F151 TLO registered?

F151 TLO is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F151 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F151 TLO shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F151 TLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F151 TLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.