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F442 TLA

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

6,607 mi
Last recorded6,607 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 TLA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 6,607 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 6,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 6,603 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 6,599 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 6,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 6,556 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 6,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 6,533 miles

Suspension level low

Fail 20 Nov 2015 6,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 6,515 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 6,504 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 6,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,493 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 6,481 miles

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

near side head lamp mist.

oil on max [3]

Fail 23 Nov 2011 6,479 miles

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]

Pass 26 Nov 2010 6,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 6,460 miles

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

advise all four tyres age cracks in side walls and tread.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 6,441 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 6,441 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 6,435 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 6,435 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,419 miles

***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.

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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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?

The MOT history for F442 TLA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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