MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm pine/bearing has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm pin/bearing has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear seat belts and seats removed, (converted to dog bed)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Floor excessively deteriorated rear panel has hole by exhaust box (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm pine/bearing has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm pin/bearing has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear seat belts and seats removed, (converted to dog bed)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre inner side slightly damaged
offside rear tyre slightly damaged on the inner side
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front shock absorber upper mounting area has been welded nearside & offside floors and sills have been welded
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
corrsion to inner and outer sills
oil leak from engine starting to get near to brakes
suspension low front and rear
Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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C2 DOG is a 1992 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C2 DOG, 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 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C2 DOG is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 September 1992.
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