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D816 LWY

1987 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,354 mi
Last recorded31,354 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD816 LWY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 31,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 31,187 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,594 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 30,594 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,157 miles

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 30,157 miles

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

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,272 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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D816 LWY is a 1987 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D816 LWY, 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 D816 LWY registered?

D816 LWY is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D816 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D816 LWY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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