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F435 DAG

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,969 mi
Last recorded27,969 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 DAG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 27,969 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack up in tread area

Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to crack up in tread area

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,014 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,884 miles

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

Needs pumping up.

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,733 miles

Oil leak

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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F435 DAG is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F435 DAG, 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 F435 DAG registered?

F435 DAG is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 January 1989.

Is F435 DAG safe to buy?

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