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EDF 574Y

1983 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,509 mi
Last recorded38,509 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDF 574Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 38,509 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 38,487 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear suspension spheres need to be replaced

Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,203 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 38,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing wire inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 34,589 miles

Both nearside & offside rear tyre inner & outer sidewalls showing perishing-not deemed excessive

Hydrolastic suspension trim height low-recommend pumping up to acceptable level-no leaks visible

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal tread depth on inner pattern (unevenly worn)

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern

Pass 9 May 2018 34,579 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 May 2018 34,579 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 33,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 32,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,150 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 32,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 31,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both centre exhaust rubbers split but exhaust system secure

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 31,917 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both centre exhaust rubbers split but exhaust system secure

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 31,838 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounts broken

Pass 19 May 2011 31,745 miles

body filler to front panel

hydro susp low

n/s/f rack boot perished

Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,742 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fillar in o/s/f outer valance?

front and rear sus low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,624 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in n/s track rod end

Fail 23 Apr 2010 31,624 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in n/s track rod end

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,508 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 31,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,094 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 27,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,244 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars

strong note- o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,854 miles

centre exhaust corroding and filled

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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EDF 574Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDF 574Y, 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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EDF 574Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 July 1983.

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