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D974 OGP

1986 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,821 mi
Last recorded7,821 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Rover Metro36,525 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD974 OGP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 7,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 7,785 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 5,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 3,530 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 3,530 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 528 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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D974 OGP is a 1986 Rover Metro in Red 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 D974 OGP, 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 D974 OGP registered?

D974 OGP is a 1986 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 November 1986.

Is D974 OGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D974 OGP 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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