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F366 RKX

1989 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,233 mi
Last recorded63,233 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF366 RKX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,233 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 63,087 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Hazard switch incomplete

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,305 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

emmisions set well too lean requires adjustment

steering colum rubber uj split and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,720 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,720 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,258 miles

n/s/f seat backrest not securing one side

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,836 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f seat backrest not securing one side

Fail 9 Aug 2010 56,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f seat backrest not securing one side

Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,524 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 56,524 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,989 miles

front suspension has little clearance to bump stops

some deterioration of floor o/s

Fail 17 Aug 2006 55,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,618 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2005 55,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F366 RKX is a 1989 Rover Metro in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F366 RKX, 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 F366 RKX registered?

F366 RKX is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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