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F779 HYA

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,553 mi
Last recorded57,553 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 HYA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,553 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom of offside wing corroded

hole in nearside rear wheel arch outside prescribed area

hole in offside rear outside prescribed area

Fail 2 Nov 2011 57,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom of offside front wing corroded

hole in nearside rear wheel arch outside prescribed area

hole in offside rear wheel arch outside prescribed area

offside front suspension low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,161 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 57,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,566 miles

offside & nearside front wings corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2009 56,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside & nearside front wings corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2008 55,915 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 55,185 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 54,309 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 54,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 52,396 miles

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

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

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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F779 HYA is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F779 HYA, 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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F779 HYA is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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