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F462 UVW

1989 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF462 UVW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2011 68,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 67,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 67,278 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 67,064 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 67,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 66,754 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 66,352 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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F462 UVW is a 1989 Rover Metro in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F462 UVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F462 UVW registered?

F462 UVW is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F462 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F462 UVW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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