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C25 CDE

1986 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,221 mi
Last recorded36,221 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 CDE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,221 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,207 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,638 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,591 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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C25 CDE is a 1986 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 36,525 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 C25 CDE, 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 40 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C25 CDE registered?

C25 CDE is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 February 1986.

Is C25 CDE safe to buy?

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