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A227 KLE

1984 Rover Metro

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,433 mi
Last recorded15,433 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA227 KLE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 15,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 15,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint to accumulator (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 15,393 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 15,179 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 15,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 15,048 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 15,048 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,767 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 14,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,399 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 14,084 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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A227 KLE is a 1984 Rover Metro in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A227 KLE, 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 A227 KLE registered?

A227 KLE is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 May 1984.

Is A227 KLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A227 KLE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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