MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,607 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Suspension level low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r tyre spliting
suspension level low
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
exhaust corroded
front exhaust sucurement
front tyres perrishing
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
battery connectors loose
n/s/f + o/s/f tyres perrishing
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
battery connectors loose
n/s/f + o/s/f tyres perrishing
Exhaust system corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake cable outer flexible layer deteriorated
Squeaking noise from engine
Warning lamp on dashboard
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake cable outer flexible layer deteriorated
Squeaking noise from engine
Warning lamp on dashboard
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
near side head lamp mist.
oil on max [3]
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
near side head lamp mist.
near side rear tyre cracked on side wall.
oil on max [3]
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s mirror missing
Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise all four tyres age cracks in side walls and tread.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all four tyres have aged cracks
Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
***o/s/f tyre cracking on tread - ON LIMITS***
headlight switch intermittent fault
n/s door mirror
n/s/f & o/s/f headlight pattern
n/s/f tyre cracking on tread & wearing low
n/s/r handbrake linkage?
n/s/r handbrake rate of increase & performance
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F442 TLA is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 F442 TLA, 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 F442 TLA registered?
F442 TLA is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 June 1989.
Is F442 TLA safe to buy?
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