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F881 LUF

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,109 mi
Last recorded48,109 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 LUF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Advise fuel tank filler tubes fairly rusty.

Advise n/s front wing corroded and patched up.

Advise o/s front and rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Advise o/s front wing corroded

Advise o/s rear wheel arch corroded inside and out at top.

Advise surface corrosion rear suspension pipes.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,459 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise corrosion along o/s floor edge near sill.

advise corrosion in front wingsand o/s rear wheel arch.

advise o/s front and rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 47,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise corrosion along o/s floor edge near sill.

advise corrosion in front wingsand o/s rear wheel arch.

advise o/s front and rear tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,950 miles

ADVISE n/s front and o/s rear tyres down to 2mm on edge.

ADVISE suspension hights low,

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,950 miles

ADVISE n/s front and o/s rear tyres down to 2mm on edge.

ADVISE suspension hights low,

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,417 miles

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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F881 LUF is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F881 LUF, 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 F881 LUF registered?

F881 LUF is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F881 LUF safe to buy?

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