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E389 JDU

1987 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,567 mi
Last recorded38,567 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE389 JDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,340 miles

Oil leak

wet day

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,064 miles

both front floors welded from inside †lot of weld on under side of car

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,631 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2005 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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E389 JDU is a 1987 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E389 JDU, 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 E389 JDU registered?

E389 JDU is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E389 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E389 JDU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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