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A428 VNP

1983 Rover Metro

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,756 mi
Last recorded39,756 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA428 VNP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,756 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 39,756 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking possible caliper bleed nipple? (3.6.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,480 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

drivers door handle broken

engine difficult to keep idling

front wings nearly corroded through

nuts on other wheels with hubcaps need to be checked for correct fitment

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,969 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 24,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 18,595 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 18,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

low suspension on front

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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A428 VNP is a 1983 Rover Metro in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A428 VNP, 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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A428 VNP is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A428 VNP safe to buy?

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