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F90 HKL

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,430 mi
Last recorded46,430 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF90 HKL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 46,430 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,375 miles

advisory on perivous test 362571247111

Fail 21 May 2007 44,349 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

both rear metal brake pipes corroding

corrosion to floor pans

nearside washer jet poor

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 16 May 2006 41,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 41,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to o/s floor †corrosion and hole in o/s door shut †rear tyres cracked †corrosion to rear suspension pipes †o/s/f tyre low †n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge †

Pass 17 May 2005 39,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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F90 HKL 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 66.7%.

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 F90 HKL, 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 F90 HKL registered?

F90 HKL is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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