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A100 RCR

1984 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,106 mi
Last recorded30,106 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA100 RCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2006 30,106 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear tyre very perished

rear panel under rear bumper rusted through

Pass 28 Nov 2005 29,807 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2005 29,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

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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A100 RCR is a 1984 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1984 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 38,903 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 A100 RCR, 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 42 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 A100 RCR registered?

A100 RCR is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 January 1984.

Is A100 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A100 RCR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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