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D143 OAM

1986 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,792 mi
Last recorded21,792 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD143 OAM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 21,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 21,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 21,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 21,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 20,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 17,248 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 16,811 miles

Both rear tires cracked/perished

Nearside Front Tire cracked/perished

Pass 30 Oct 2014 16,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 16,649 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,669 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,919 miles

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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D143 OAM is a 1986 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 D143 OAM, 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 D143 OAM registered?

D143 OAM is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 August 1986.

Is D143 OAM safe to buy?

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