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F333 SAB

1994 Rover Metro

Green Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,041 mi
Last recorded80,041 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Metro54,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF333 SAB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2012 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,039 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 62,850 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 62,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,454 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 61,454 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,915 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 59,875 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,248 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 58,213 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,535 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 30 Mar 2006 55,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre side wall starting to crack

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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F333 SAB is a 1994 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 54,753 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 F333 SAB, 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 32 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F333 SAB is a 1994 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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