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F717 LWV

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,029 mi
Last recorded88,029 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF717 LWV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bodywork+sills+floor+chassis members+wheel arches corroded,suspension getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension components corroded,sills+floor+bodywork corroded,

Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,565 miles

suspension+bodywork corroded in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2008 87,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

suspension+bodywork corroded in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,230 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 87,207 miles

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,735 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 86,730 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s headlight reflector fading †o/s inner sill at rear corroding †n/s/r inner arch at subframe mount corroding †suspension low †wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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F717 LWV is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc 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 F717 LWV, 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 F717 LWV registered?

F717 LWV is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F717 LWV safe to buy?

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