MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
every panel/wing/door/boot lid corroded
heavy corrosion around fuel filler neck
heavy corrosion to both sills
heavy corrosion to floor pan and signs of repairs in general
osr parking brake effort low
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion to fuel filler neck area
dif. noisey
handbrake efficiency just meets legal requirements
high levels of corrosion to boot floor
high levels of corrosion to floor pan
oil leak
osr handbrake effort low
slight play in rack
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to fuel filler neck area
high levels of corrosion to boot floor
high levels of corrosion to floor pan
oil leak
slight play in rack
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F172 TVC is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F172 TVC, 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 F172 TVC registered?
F172 TVC is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 March 1989.
Is F172 TVC safe to buy?
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