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XWK 295X

1982 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,757 mi
Last recorded84,757 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Rover Metro38,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWK 295X
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,757 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 84,753 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

battery insecure

o/s/f roof piller/suttle corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

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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XWK 295X is a 1982 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 XWK 295X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XWK 295X registered?

XWK 295X is a 1982 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is XWK 295X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWK 295X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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