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E334 ORL

1987 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,691 mi
Last recorded44,691 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE334 ORL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 44,691 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 44,677 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 40,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout entire vehicle,all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake servo slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear slight smell of fuel but no visible signs of leaking

Pass 16 May 2024 36,593 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 36,593 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure brk (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,814 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 35,814 miles

Emissions not tested Will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 87% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack worn

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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E334 ORL 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 57.1%.

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 E334 ORL, 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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E334 ORL is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 17 September 1987.

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