MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,944 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All floor pan arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminated when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminated when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight play in offside rear radius arm bearing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All floor pan arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe loose and insecure at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in radius arm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F889 OGS is a 1989 Rover Metro in White 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 F889 OGS, 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 F889 OGS registered?
F889 OGS is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 April 1989.
Is F889 OGS safe to buy?
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