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AGX 159Y

1983 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,318 mi
Last recorded124,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGX 159Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 124,318 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame o/s front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all welding repairs have been coved in under seal

slight travel on foot brake pedal may need bleeding

Fail 9 Jan 2023 124,318 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hitting stop (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame o/s/r mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sub frame o/s/r mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame n/s/f mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sub frame n/s/f mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper missing

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeater not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 15 Jun 2021 123,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine mount bolt missing

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping

play in rear radius arms

rear wheel cylinder clips incorrectly fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2020 123,462 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres are on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body starting to corrode

under body under sealed

Fail 29 May 2020 123,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres are on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body starting to corrode

under body under sealed

Pass 10 Sep 2018 121,024 miles

headlights condition

n/s/f shock lower bush wearing

play in o/s ball joint

play in steering rack

underside condition

vehicle heavily undersealed

vehicle repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2018 121,007 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached n/s split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights condition

n/s/f shock lower bush wearing

play in o/s ball joint

play in steering rack

underside condition

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,524 miles

advise condition of n/s rear subframe mount

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise condition of n/s and o/s front headlight inner lenses

advise condition of o/s front lower arm bushes

advise n/s and o/s front tyres on limit

advise n/s rear tyre on limit

advise very slight play in n/s and o/s track rod ends

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,552 miles

advise condition of n/s and o/s front headlight inner lenses

advise condition of o/s front lower arm bushes

advise n/s and o/s front tyres on limit

advise n/s rear tyre on limit

advise very slight play in n/s and o/s track rod ends

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,196 miles

advise condition of n/s rear tyre

slight play in o/s front ball joint

sligt play in o/s front track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,222 miles

advise condition of both front headlight inner lenses

advise play in steering rack

advise wear in front lower arm bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,168 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,151 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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AGX 159Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AGX 159Y, 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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AGX 159Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 June 1983.

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