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D188 YLH

1986 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,478 mi
Last recorded42,478 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD188 YLH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,478 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,148 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 40,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D188 YLH is a 1986 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 D188 YLH, 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 D188 YLH registered?

D188 YLH is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D188 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D188 YLH 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.

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