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F203 EUD

1988 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,881 mi
Last recorded21,881 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Rover Metro42,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF203 EUD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 21,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,447 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,526 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,340 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,077 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,897 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 19,897 miles

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

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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F203 EUD is a 1988 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 F203 EUD, 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.

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What year was F203 EUD registered?

F203 EUD is a 1988 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F203 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F203 EUD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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