MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
slight play in n/s/r radius arm pin
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is F485 LCD safe to buy?
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