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DFC 255Y

1982 Rover Metro

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,346 mi
Last recorded45,346 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1982 Rover Metro38,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 255Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,346 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Home made exhaust

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 45,346 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Home made exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,832 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Fail 8 Feb 2010 40,832 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,430 miles

alternator warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 9 Feb 2009 38,430 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

alternator warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,917 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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DFC 255Y is a 1982 Rover Metro in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 38,345 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 DFC 255Y, 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 44 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFC 255Y registered?

DFC 255Y is a 1982 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 November 1982.

Is DFC 255Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFC 255Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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