MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both doors rusty
Front number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside and offside drive shaft outer gaiters cracked
Nearside and offside rear sills rusty
Nearside rear light lens damaged
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leaks
Petrol cap seal cracked
Rust in boot area
Rust in boot area
Slight wear in steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F797 UKV is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F797 UKV, 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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F797 UKV is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 May 1989.
Is F797 UKV safe to buy?
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