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A12 OVR

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,604 mi
Last recorded64,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OVR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,604 miles

front brake flexis

Fail 18 Jun 2008 64,603 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake flexis

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,854 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 61,853 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear indicators starting to show a white light

Pass 16 Dec 2005 54,412 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 54,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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A12 OVR is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 A12 OVR, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 OVR registered?

A12 OVR is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 December 1991.

Is A12 OVR safe to buy?

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