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F693 TPF

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,278 mi
Last recorded66,278 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 TPF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,278 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 66,241 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 55,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,911 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 45,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to near side floor .suspension height incorrect

Pass 25 Jan 2006 45,893 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 45,893 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 45,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F693 TPF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F693 TPF, 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 F693 TPF registered?

F693 TPF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 October 1989.

Is F693 TPF safe to buy?

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