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C562 HDM

1985 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 HDM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 46,807 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2007 45,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,172 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 45,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 44,561 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 44,543 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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C562 HDM is a 1985 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C562 HDM, 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 C562 HDM registered?

C562 HDM is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 August 1985.

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