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F210 VVT

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF210 VVT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,031 miles

Oil leak

nearside (floor area) has slight corrosion

offside (floor area) body has slight corrosion

offside front (inner wing) body has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2007 75,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 74,155 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,144 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Ariel damaged and projecting from car- could be a hazard to pedestrians

Car sits low & uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear outer valence corroded in the corners

Trace of possible fuel leak from fuel tank

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

nearside front lower balljoint has slight free play

nearside front track rod end rubber cover split

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2005 72,547 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 72,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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F210 VVT is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F210 VVT, 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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F210 VVT is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F210 VVT safe to buy?

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