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A973 GPA

1984 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,945 mi
Last recorded39,945 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA973 GPA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 39,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 39,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 36,621 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,161 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,947 miles

near side off steering rack minimal play

nearside front tyre slight damidge to side wall

Fail 7 Feb 2007 26,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side off steering rack minimal play

nearside front tyre slight damidge to side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,957 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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A973 GPA is a 1984 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A973 GPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A973 GPA registered?

A973 GPA is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 March 1984.

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