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OOE 768X

1982 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,394 mi
Last recorded31,394 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Rover Metro38,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOE 768X
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 31,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 31,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 31,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,124 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 29,123 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,449 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,583 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 26,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,914 miles

creak on front suspention

Fail 11 Aug 2010 25,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

creak on front suspention

Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,175 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,797 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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OOE 768X is a 1982 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1982 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 38,345 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 OOE 768X, 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 44 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OOE 768X registered?

OOE 768X is a 1982 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 May 1982.

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