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R857 FKK

1998 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,565 mi
Last recorded39,565 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 FKK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 39,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,707 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 35,707 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,225 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R857 FKK is a 1998 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 39,006 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 R857 FKK, 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 28 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R857 FKK registered?

R857 FKK is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R857 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 FKK 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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