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D406 CDX

1987 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,275 mi
Last recorded105,275 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD406 CDX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,275 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 105,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,526 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,163 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 86,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 74,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,574 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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D406 CDX is a 1987 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D406 CDX, 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 D406 CDX registered?

D406 CDX is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D406 CDX safe to buy?

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