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A709 WGT

1984 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,445 mi
Last recorded58,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA709 WGT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 58,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,079 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 58,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe on driver side (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 56,902 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 56,895 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 56,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A709 WGT is a 1984 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A709 WGT, 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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A709 WGT is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 June 1984.

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