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A356 MOO

1983 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,407 mi
Last recorded44,407 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA356 MOO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,407 miles

N/s/rear brake binding slightly

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 44,363 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine / gear box oil leaks.

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside 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 5 Jul 2006 44,037 miles

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

nearside inner sill is corroded at the rear

offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

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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A356 MOO is a 1983 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 48,399 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 A356 MOO, 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 43 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A356 MOO registered?

A356 MOO is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A356 MOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A356 MOO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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