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A216 AHE

1984 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,281 mi
Last recorded21,281 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 AHE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,281 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 21,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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A216 AHE is a 1984 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A216 AHE, 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 A216 AHE registered?

A216 AHE is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 March 1984.

Is A216 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A216 AHE 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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