MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E249 TJW is a 1987 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E249 TJW, 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.
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What year was E249 TJW registered?
E249 TJW is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 December 1987.
Is E249 TJW safe to buy?
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