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C684 UNP

1986 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,012 mi
Last recorded37,012 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC684 UNP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,012 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension low

Fail 28 Feb 2019 37,012 miles

Emissions not tested oil below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension low

Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,987 miles

offside front sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 36,986 miles

Emissions not tested oil below minimum (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside rear lower panel corroded

offside front sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,981 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

oil and coolant levels low

Fail 17 Feb 2017 36,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

engine vacuum pipe elbow split

offside front sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

oil and coolant levels low

Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,952 miles

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)pressure low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,926 miles

coolant level low

offside front sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,925 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coolant level low

offside front sill corroded

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt loose

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2014 36,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt loose

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nsr inner sill slight corrosifon

osf outer sill slight corrosion

osr outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,839 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nsr inner sill slight corrosifon

osf outer sill slight corrosion

osr outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 15 May 2007 36,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 36,525 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 36,525 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C684 UNP is a 1986 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C684 UNP, 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 C684 UNP registered?

C684 UNP is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C684 UNP safe to buy?

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