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D354 CPK

1987 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,378 mi
Last recorded31,378 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD354 CPK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 31,378 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 30,468 miles

1)reverse lights not working.2)chassis number on vehicles vin plate is different to v5 registration certificate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,468 miles

1)reverse lights not working.2)chassis number on vehicles vin plate is different to v5 registration certificate.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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D354 CPK is a 1987 Rover Metro in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,833 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 D354 CPK, 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 39 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D354 CPK registered?

D354 CPK is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is D354 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D354 CPK 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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