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CYC 271X

1982 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,359 mi
Last recorded42,359 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1982 Rover Metro38,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 271X
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,687 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 41,687 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 40,804 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 40,804 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,098 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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CYC 271X is a 1982 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 38,345 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 CYC 271X, 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 44 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of CYC 271X?

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What year was CYC 271X registered?

CYC 271X is a 1982 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is CYC 271X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 271X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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