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F893 GMW

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,019 mi
Last recorded63,019 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF893 GMW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2005 63,019 miles

Fuel tank rusting

OS centre floor pan rusting

OSF inner wing area rusted

Slight wear in lower steering colomn coupling

Tailgate hinge loose OSR

Fail 2 Nov 2005 63,004 miles

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

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

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

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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F893 GMW is a 1989 Rover Metro in White 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 F893 GMW, 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 F893 GMW registered?

F893 GMW is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F893 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F893 GMW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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