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F979 RRV

1989 Rover Metro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,943 mi
Last recorded44,943 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 RRV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 44,933 miles

Tyres perishing.

Pass 2 May 2024 44,825 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2023 44,574 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear panel corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 43,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear panel corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 42,920 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,036 miles

Nearside Front 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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F979 RRV is a 1989 Rover Metro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F979 RRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F979 RRV registered?

F979 RRV is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F979 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F979 RRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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