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GWC 463Y

1983 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,367 mi
Last recorded39,367 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWC 463Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 97,877 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,440 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 34,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,991 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,630 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 28,334 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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GWC 463Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GWC 463Y, 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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What year was GWC 463Y registered?

GWC 463Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 January 1983.

Is GWC 463Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWC 463Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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