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F823 TPG

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,712 mi
Last recorded111,712 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF823 TPG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 111,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 103,388 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 95,357 miles

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

front and rear number plates are slightly deteriorated

n/s/f lower arm, anti roll bar connection compression washers are missing but there is no excessive movement

Fail 24 Oct 2007 88,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 88,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,032 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 83,006 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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F823 TPG is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F823 TPG, 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 F823 TPG registered?

F823 TPG is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is F823 TPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F823 TPG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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