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A97 FPC

1984 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,148 mi
Last recorded67,148 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA97 FPC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2010 67,148 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front floorings in poor condition

both uoter sill very rusty

generai condition of under side of car vrey rusty

rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,247 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 66,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

UNDERBODY HAS HAD MANY PREVIOUS PATCHWORK REPAIRS DONE--LOT OF THEM NOW ONLY JUST PASSABLE.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,329 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,514 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,491 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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A97 FPC is a 1984 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A97 FPC, 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 A97 FPC registered?

A97 FPC is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A97 FPC safe to buy?

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