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C447 KDA

1985 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,693 mi
Last recorded50,693 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC447 KDA
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,693 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,607 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,537 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 43,482 miles

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

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

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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C447 KDA is a 1985 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C447 KDA, 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 C447 KDA registered?

C447 KDA is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C447 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C447 KDA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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