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F517 KNJ

1989 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,474 mi
Last recorded44,474 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 KNJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 44,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 44,474 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Body has slight corrosion all round

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 43,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 43,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion All round (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working Both side (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion All round (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear services brake has just passed the test %52

Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front door corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak

petrol cap not open

Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front door corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak

petrol cap not open

Pass 14 Sep 2014 41,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n.s.f door has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,851 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

passenger door has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2013 39,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

passenger door has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 37,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,555 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,558 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,695 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perishing slightly

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

neardside front wiper split on ends

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,426 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,870 miles

all four tyres has splits on side walls and perished

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,106 miles

slight perishing to all tyres

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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F517 KNJ is a 1989 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F517 KNJ, 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 F517 KNJ registered?

F517 KNJ is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F517 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F517 KNJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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