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F347 SPU

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,406 mi
Last recorded34,406 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF347 SPU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 34,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 33,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 31,936 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 30,396 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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F347 SPU is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F347 SPU, 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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How do I check the history of F347 SPU?

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What year was F347 SPU registered?

F347 SPU is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F347 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F347 SPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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