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D593 CPL

1987 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,156 mi
Last recorded18,156 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD593 CPL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 18,156 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 18,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,011 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replacement back box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 9 Apr 2021 17,011 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise replacement back box (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working both n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

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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D593 CPL is a 1987 Rover Metro in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D593 CPL, 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 D593 CPL registered?

D593 CPL is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is D593 CPL safe to buy?

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