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F902 JWL

1989 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,165 mi
Last recorded40,165 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF902 JWL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 40,165 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 37,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 37,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre box insecure on rubber's (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 33,450 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 29,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,327 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,561 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,691 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,918 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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F902 JWL is a 1989 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F902 JWL, 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 F902 JWL registered?

F902 JWL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F902 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F902 JWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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