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F91 UWK

1989 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,293 mi
Last recorded22,293 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF91 UWK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,293 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 22,293 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre bald inside edge

Pass 25 May 2010 20,243 miles
Fail 24 May 2010

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 19,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,135 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,398 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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F91 UWK is a 1989 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F91 UWK, 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 F91 UWK registered?

F91 UWK is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F91 UWK safe to buy?

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