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F201 ANG

1988 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,156 mi
Last recorded30,156 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Rover Metro42,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 ANG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,156 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,081 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 25,800 miles

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

slight body damage near side door

Fail 24 Sep 2005 25,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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
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F201 ANG is a 1988 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 42,500 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 F201 ANG, 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 38 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 F201 ANG registered?

F201 ANG is a 1988 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is F201 ANG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F201 ANG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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