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F213 RDL

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,740 mi
Last recorded41,740 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF213 RDL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,644 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 41,644 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,879 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front nearside bumper loose

Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front nearside bumper loose

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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F213 RDL is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F213 RDL, 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 F213 RDL registered?

F213 RDL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F213 RDL safe to buy?

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