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F263 JAL

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,438 mi
Last recorded37,438 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 JAL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,438 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 37,436 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 24,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 17,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,229 miles

noise on suspention

Fail 16 Nov 2006 17,229 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

noise on front suspension

Pass 18 Nov 2005 16,951 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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F263 JAL is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F263 JAL, 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 F263 JAL registered?

F263 JAL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F263 JAL safe to buy?

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