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D531 SDV

1987 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,003 mi
Last recorded35,003 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD531 SDV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,003 miles

front floor pans corroded.

rear silencer and middle pipe has a slight blow between joints

rear valance corroded inside offside rear wheel arch

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,561 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 24,126 miles

Offside rear tyre is perished across the tread.

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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D531 SDV is a 1987 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D531 SDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D531 SDV registered?

D531 SDV is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 21 April 1987.

Is D531 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D531 SDV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D531 SDV have outstanding finance?

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