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D997 HAE

1987 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,854 mi
Last recorded101,854 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD997 HAE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 101,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,344 miles

1.slight cracking steering flexable coupling.2.Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,344 miles

1.slight cracking steering flexable coupling.2.Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 97,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 97,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,904 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 84,957 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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D997 HAE is a 1987 Rover Metro in Beige 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 D997 HAE, 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 D997 HAE registered?

D997 HAE is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 25 April 1987.

Is D997 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D997 HAE 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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