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C388 KLG

1986 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,830 mi
Last recorded38,830 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 KLG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,830 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,830 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 38,088 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 38,077 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

fuel tank filler neck corroded.

some stickers in b zone of windscreen. †

suspension lower n/s

tyre worn on edge o/s/f †rear tyre sidewalla cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2005 37,037 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking on inner side. †n/s//r tyre cracking and worn. †

some corrosion to under side of vehicle. †slight play in steering rack n/s/f. †sligh play in o/s/f wheel bearing. †n/s/f cv boot cracking. †hole in rear sill under bumper.

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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C388 KLG is a 1986 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc 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 C388 KLG, 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 C388 KLG registered?

C388 KLG is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 January 1986.

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