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F204 TJB

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,763 mi
Last recorded58,763 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF204 TJB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,759 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger does not tip forward

Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,753 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

passenger does not tip forward

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,952 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to both nearside & offside sills

front brakes juddering slightly

offside rear lamp lense damaged

offside rear tyre starting to run out of shape

slight corrosion to rear suspension pipes

some play within the steering rack

Fail 6 Oct 2008 51,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,279 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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F204 TJB is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F204 TJB, 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 F204 TJB registered?

F204 TJB is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F204 TJB safe to buy?

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