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C594 VPF

1986 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,364 mi
Last recorded21,364 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC594 VPF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,364 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 21,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 21,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,084 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 21,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,553 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 19,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 16,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,660 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate damaged

offside front lower wing panel corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,345 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C594 VPF is a 1986 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C594 VPF, 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 C594 VPF registered?

C594 VPF is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 November 1986.

Is C594 VPF safe to buy?

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