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C717 CWR

1986 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,228 mi
Last recorded59,228 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 CWR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,228 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 59,226 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

all front brake pipes corroded

all rear suspension pipes rusty

both floor areas corroded

drivers door corroded

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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C717 CWR is a 1986 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C717 CWR, 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 C717 CWR registered?

C717 CWR is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C717 CWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C717 CWR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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