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JDW 778W

1981 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,189 mi
Last recorded37,189 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2005
Typical for 1981 Rover Metro42,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDW 778W
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2005 37,189 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 37,152 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

slight play in n/s/r hub assembly

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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JDW 778W is a 1981 Rover Metro in Beige with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 42,988 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 JDW 778W, 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 45 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 JDW 778W registered?

JDW 778W is a 1981 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 February 1981.

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