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A455 UGO

1984 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,084 mi
Last recorded43,084 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA455 UGO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,084 miles

previous advises as per test number 830340857158 apply

Fail 30 May 2007 42,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to front valance and crossmember

front brake pads worn thin - suggest replace

fuel cap seal perishing

offside front bumper end cap missing

offside front tyre worn edge and wearing near limit - suggest replace

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing near limit

rear footbrake efforts low

slight play in nearside steering rack

slight play in steering column

Pass 9 May 2006 34,813 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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A455 UGO is a 1984 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A455 UGO, 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 A455 UGO registered?

A455 UGO is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 January 1984.

Is A455 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A455 UGO 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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