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A688 DNR

1983 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,504 mi
Last recorded70,504 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA688 DNR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 70,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,590 miles

nearside rear outersill and inner wheel arch repaired by rear subframe and seat belt mounting

offside rear valance holed and corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2014 63,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear outersill and inner wheel arch repaired by rear subframe and seat belt mounting

offside rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,338 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 63,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 63,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,098 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 57,098 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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A688 DNR is a 1983 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A688 DNR, 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 A688 DNR registered?

A688 DNR is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A688 DNR safe to buy?

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