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F984 KRM

1989 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,211 mi
Last recorded55,211 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Metro51,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF984 KRM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 55,211 miles

Impact damage offside rear

Rear exhaust corroded

all suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2024 53,911 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear subframe has had a effective repair

Fail 24 Feb 2024 53,911 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe has had a effective repair

Pass 25 Feb 2023 53,101 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and small hole

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2023 53,101 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and small hole

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,411 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Suspension frames corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,400 miles

general rust on sub frames and exhaust

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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F984 KRM is a 1989 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F984 KRM, 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 F984 KRM registered?

F984 KRM is a 1989 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F984 KRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F984 KRM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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