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F22 SME

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,863 mi
Last recorded41,863 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 SME
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,863 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,577 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 41,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,688 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

windscreen damage be repaired or replaced

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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F22 SME is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F22 SME, 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 F22 SME registered?

F22 SME is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F22 SME safe to buy?

The MOT history for F22 SME shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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