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F163 UDU

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 UDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,156 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,156 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,861 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 66,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,810 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 60,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,376 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 57,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of nearside rear outer sill

condition of offside front outer wing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,891 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 56,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of offside front wing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condition of offside front wing

Pass 1 Aug 2005 55,737 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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F163 UDU is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F163 UDU, 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

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What year was F163 UDU registered?

F163 UDU is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F163 UDU safe to buy?

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