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A113 XMW

1984 Rover Metro

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,649 mi
Last recorded44,649 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA113 XMW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,649 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,560 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,157 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 41,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high bias on rear foot and handbrake

o/s/f wing repeater dim

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 33,747 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 33,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 33,412 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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A113 XMW is a 1984 Rover Metro in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A113 XMW, 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.

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What year was A113 XMW registered?

A113 XMW is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A113 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A113 XMW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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