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A699 UGL

1983 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,875 mi
Last recorded16,875 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA699 UGL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 16,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 16,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member corroded in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,650 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,131 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 16,129 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 15,411 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,962 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,685 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,653 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,596 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,376 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 12,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 12,012 miles

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)

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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A699 UGL is a 1983 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A699 UGL, 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 A699 UGL registered?

A699 UGL is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A699 UGL safe to buy?

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