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FNC 912Y

1983 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,584 mi
Last recorded58,584 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNC 912Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,584 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,431 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,004 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,225 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 45,223 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 42,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant leaking from engine core plug. advice suspension pump up

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,824 miles

coolant leaking from engine core plug. advice suspension pump up

Pass 19 May 2006 42,214 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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FNC 912Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNC 912Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNC 912Y registered?

FNC 912Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 April 1983.

Is FNC 912Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNC 912Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNC 912Y have outstanding finance?

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