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D898 TCW

1986 Rover Metro

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,733 mi
Last recorded33,733 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD898 TCW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,733 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,481 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play at o/s/f steering

Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,474 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play at o/s/f steering

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,361 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,554 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 27,553 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D898 TCW is a 1986 Rover Metro in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D898 TCW, 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.

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What year was D898 TCW registered?

D898 TCW is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 September 1986.

Is D898 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D898 TCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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