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F40 KGF

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 KGF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,138 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s floor pan corroding

o/s/f outer CV boot weeping grease

rear subframe corroding

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,006 miles

floor pans corroding

front suspension low

general corrosion on suspension components

o/s/f cv boot weeping grease

oil leak

rear suspension pipes corroded

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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F40 KGF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F40 KGF, 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 F40 KGF registered?

F40 KGF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F40 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F40 KGF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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