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F916 TPK

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,991 mi
Last recorded58,991 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF916 TPK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 58,991 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 57,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,665 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 54,665 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 52,661 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,925 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 47,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,445 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,409 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,807 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 35,807 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,270 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 32,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,992 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,657 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 24,529 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,228 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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F916 TPK is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F916 TPK, 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 F916 TPK registered?

F916 TPK is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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