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D862 MGS

1986 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,543 mi
Last recorded72,543 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD862 MGS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,543 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 70,861 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,401 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,878 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,596 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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D862 MGS is a 1986 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 36,525 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 D862 MGS, 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 40 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 D862 MGS registered?

D862 MGS is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 August 1986.

Is D862 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D862 MGS shows 6 tests 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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