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F485 LCD

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,996 mi
Last recorded92,996 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 LCD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 92,996 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r bumper slightly insecure

slight damage to o/s & n/s headlight glass

Fail 21 May 2009 92,996 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r bumper slightly insecure

slight damage to o/s & n/s headlight glass

Pass 13 May 2008 92,729 miles

Oil leak

foot brake anti-slip provision worn

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s and n/s boot floor corroded

o/s head light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

petrol cap area corroded

Fail 8 May 2008 92,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s and n/s boot floor corroded

o/s head light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

petrol cap area corroded

Oil leak

foot brake anti-slip provision worn

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 24 May 2007 92,247 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 92,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r bumper insecure

slight damage to o/s & n/s head light glass

slight play in n/s/r radius arm pin

Pass 19 May 2006 91,805 miles

slight play in n/s/r radius arm pin

Fail 19 May 2006 91,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

slight play in n/s/r radius arm pin

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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F485 LCD is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F485 LCD, 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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F485 LCD is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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