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Y243 TBF

2000 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 TBF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2011 53,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,205 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside main beam dim

offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 14 May 2009 40,816 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,863 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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Y243 TBF is a 2000 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y243 TBF, 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 26 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y243 TBF registered?

Y243 TBF is a 2000 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y243 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y243 TBF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y243 TBF have outstanding finance?

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