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F596 AON

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,903 mi
Last recorded113,903 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF596 AON
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underfloor corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 112,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 110,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,954 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 108,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,912 miles

oil leaks

Fail 28 Aug 2015 103,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,236 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,427 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 97,424 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 94,963 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,176 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 90,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,394 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 17,393 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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F596 AON is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F596 AON, 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 F596 AON registered?

F596 AON is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F596 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F596 AON shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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