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C153 GGN

1985 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

9,836 mi
Last recorded9,836 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 GGN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2016 9,836 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

rust in floor by n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 7 Jan 2015 9,802 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 9,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside rear tyre perished replacement recomended asap

Pass 10 Jan 2014 9,795 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 9,790 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 9,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 9,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 9,759 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2011 9,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 9,747 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 97,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

nearside front brakediscs corroded

offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 9,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 9,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre in poorcondition

Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 9,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 9,635 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C153 GGN is a 1985 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1985 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,978 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 C153 GGN, 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 41 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C153 GGN registered?

C153 GGN is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C153 GGN safe to buy?

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