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TNO 187W

1980 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,231 mi
Last recorded53,231 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 Rover Metro76,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNO 187W
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 53,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,080 miles

wipers not tested.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 48,074 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not tested.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,074 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 44,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,752 miles

indicators slow to operate.off side rear suspension sits slightly low,

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,291 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s centre exhaust mount split

Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,291 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s centre exhaust mount split

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,828 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 37,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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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TNO 187W is a 1980 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 76,443 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 TNO 187W, 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 46 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNO 187W registered?

TNO 187W is a 1980 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 November 1980.

Is TNO 187W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNO 187W shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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