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F968 PDP

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,382 mi
Last recorded63,382 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF968 PDP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to split and perish

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,785 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,031 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,840 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,871 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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F968 PDP is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F968 PDP, 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 F968 PDP registered?

F968 PDP is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F968 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F968 PDP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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