MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
kick in o/s steering rack
rear hatch struts weak
wear starting in n/s rear radius arm
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front lower vallance has been filled possibly due to accident damage.magnet sticks to panel
top of fuel tank very rusty
vehicle very tatty due to standing for some time
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front lower vallance has been filled possibly due to accident damage.magnet sticks to panel
top of fuel tank very rusty
vehicle very tatty due to standing for some time
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/o plate lamps dim
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/o plate lamps dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EHA 290Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 EHA 290Y, 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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EHA 290Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 May 1983.
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