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C494 EYB

1985 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,701 mi
Last recorded54,701 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC494 EYB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,701 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 54,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,604 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,520 miles

both front tyrea and o/s/r tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2005 51,986 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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C494 EYB is a 1985 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C494 EYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C494 EYB registered?

C494 EYB is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is C494 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C494 EYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C494 EYB have outstanding finance?

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