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F417 TLF

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,528 mi
Last recorded20,528 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF417 TLF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 20,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 20,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,340 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 18 Jul 2018 20,340 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre cracking in tread

nail in o/s rear tyre and cracking in tread

rear exhaust loose and blowing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,472 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 17,970 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,420 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 17,420 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 16,873 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,461 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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F417 TLF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F417 TLF, 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 F417 TLF registered?

F417 TLF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 July 1989.

Is F417 TLF safe to buy?

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