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E180 BCT

1988 Rover Metro

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

51,422 mi
Last recorded51,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Rover Metro42,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE180 BCT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,419 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2011 50,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,412 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs pitted

n/s/f tyre cracked n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2010 43,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs pitted

n/s/f tyre cracked n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,379 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2006 43,377 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

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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E180 BCT is a 1988 Rover Metro in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1988 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 42,500 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 E180 BCT, 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 38 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E180 BCT is a 1988 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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