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C818 FFC

1986 Rover Metro

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

860 mi
Last recorded860 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC818 FFC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2024 860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 605 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011
Pass 17 Feb 2010
Pass 11 Feb 2009
Pass 25 Jan 2008

space frame fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007

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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C818 FFC is a 1986 Rover Metro in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C818 FFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C818 FFC registered?

C818 FFC is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 20 February 1986.

Is C818 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C818 FFC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C818 FFC have outstanding finance?

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