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E17 DSC

1991 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,787 mi
Last recorded7,787 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 DSC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 7,787 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 7,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 6,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 6,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 5,552 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 5,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 4,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 4,654 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 4,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 4,574 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 4,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 4,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 4,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 4,170 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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E17 DSC is a 1991 Rover Metro in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 E17 DSC, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E17 DSC registered?

E17 DSC is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 February 1991.

Is E17 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 DSC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E17 DSC have outstanding finance?

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