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F621 SLF

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,022 mi
Last recorded68,022 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF621 SLF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,022 miles

Oil leak

offside track rod end gaiter split

rear suspension low

Fail 14 Apr 2008 68,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside track rod end gaiter split

rear suspension low

Fail 3 May 2007 67,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills and floors

nearside front tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace

offside track rod end gaiter split

play in offside steering rack

Pass 3 May 2007 67,341 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to inner and outer sills and floors

nearside front tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace

offside track rod end gaiter split

play in offside steering rack

Fail 22 May 2006 66,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front suspension appears high

front tyres worn edges

oil leak

rear exhaust box small blow

Pass 22 May 2006 66,888 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front suspension appears high

front tyres worn edges

oil leak

rear exhaust box small blow

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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F621 SLF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F621 SLF, 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 F621 SLF registered?

F621 SLF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F621 SLF safe to buy?

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