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A347 UON

1983 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,603 mi
Last recorded56,603 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA347 UON
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2007 56,603 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 56,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sills /off side front floor rusty patches not corroded at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2006 51,487 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside mirror insecure!!!

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2006 51,487 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise nearside mirror insecure!!!

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,857 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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A347 UON is a 1983 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 48,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A347 UON, 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 43 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A347 UON registered?

A347 UON is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A347 UON safe to buy?

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