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A435 RTM

1984 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,550 mi
Last recorded28,550 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA435 RTM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 28,550 miles

nearside front wing badly corroded

offside front wing badly corroded

signs of a coolant leak

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 28,454 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wing badly corroded

offside front wing badly corroded

signs of a coolant leak

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 28,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,867 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 27,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 27,415 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,899 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,323 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 26,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A435 RTM is a 1984 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A435 RTM, 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 A435 RTM registered?

A435 RTM is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 June 1984.

Is A435 RTM safe to buy?

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