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F895 TPH

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,844 mi
Last recorded68,844 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF895 TPH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,953 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 67,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 62,892 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement ride level low (2.4.D.5)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement ride level very low (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill close to rear seat belt lower mounting piont (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 38,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,901 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,410 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 18,254 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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F895 TPH is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F895 TPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F895 TPH registered?

F895 TPH is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is F895 TPH safe to buy?

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