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C185 GFR

1985 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,453 mi
Last recorded28,453 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 GFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 28,453 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 28,451 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing from rear connection where new pipe meets old pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 28,203 miles

no side repeater not required till april 1986

Fail 20 May 2024 28,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

no side repeater not required till april 1986

Pass 26 May 2023 27,633 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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C185 GFR is a 1985 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C185 GFR, 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 C185 GFR registered?

C185 GFR is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C185 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C185 GFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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