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D793 ALR

1987 Rover Metro

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

874 mi
Last recorded874 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD793 ALR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2014 874 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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D793 ALR is a 1987 Rover Metro in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 D793 ALR, 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 D793 ALR registered?

D793 ALR is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 June 1987.

Is D793 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D793 ALR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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