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A81 PKJ

1984 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,746 mi
Last recorded13,746 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA81 PKJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,721 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 13,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 12,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,229 miles

Advise front and rear sospension getting low, may need a pump up.

Advise light corrosion on front valance.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,946 miles

Light corroion in front valance.

N/S/R and O/S/F tyre side wall perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 10,946 miles

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

Light corroion in front valance.

N/S/R and O/S/F tyre side wall perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 10,591 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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A81 PKJ is a 1984 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A81 PKJ, 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 A81 PKJ registered?

A81 PKJ is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 May 1984.

Is A81 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A81 PKJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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