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C822 LUK

1986 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,655 mi
Last recorded33,655 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC822 LUK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 33,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 33,350 miles

slight travel on foot brake

Fail 21 Oct 2024 33,350 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 8 Feb 2022 33,347 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 33,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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C822 LUK is a 1986 Rover Metro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C822 LUK, 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

How do I check the history of C822 LUK?

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What year was C822 LUK registered?

C822 LUK is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 June 1986.

Is C822 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C822 LUK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C822 LUK have outstanding finance?

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