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A68 VAM

1983 Rover Metro

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,949 mi
Last recorded65,949 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA68 VAM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2006 65,949 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2005 62,805 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 62,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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A68 VAM is a 1983 Rover Metro in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 A68 VAM, 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 A68 VAM registered?

A68 VAM is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 August 1983.

Is A68 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A68 VAM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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