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C955 HFL

1985 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,771 mi
Last recorded47,771 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC955 HFL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,771 miles

suspension pipes corroded on rear

Pass 19 Oct 2005 47,570 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 47,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

underbody corrosion

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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C955 HFL is a 1985 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,978 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 C955 HFL, 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 41 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C955 HFL registered?

C955 HFL is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 October 1985.

Is C955 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C955 HFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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