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A773 DAB

1984 Rover Metro

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,814 mi
Last recorded29,814 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA773 DAB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 29,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 28,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 27,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 26,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,871 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 25,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,085 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,052 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 25,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,852 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,388 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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A773 DAB is a 1984 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 998cc 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 A773 DAB, 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 A773 DAB registered?

A773 DAB is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 June 1984.

Is A773 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A773 DAB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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