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F658 TPH

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,944 mi
Last recorded36,944 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF658 TPH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,944 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear bodywork damage

front wheel bearings have slight play

fuel tank has slight damage

nearside front lower floor pan very corroded(not prescribed areas

offside front road wheel slight distorted

rear brake effort poor

rear brake effort poor

rear exhaust system has repairs and slight blow

slight corrosion at sills

Fail 3 Nov 2016 36,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear bodywork damage

front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside front lower floor pan very corroded(not prescribed areas

offside front road wheel slight distorted

rear brake effort poor

rear brake effort poor

slight corrosion at sills

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,160 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,082 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,999 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 34,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,748 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,131 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,456 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,936 miles

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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F658 TPH is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F658 TPH, 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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F658 TPH is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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