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F172 TVC

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,503 mi
Last recorded117,503 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 TVC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 117,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 114,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 114,361 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for F172 TVC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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