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E455 KNR

1988 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,896 mi
Last recorded9,896 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Rover Metro42,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE455 KNR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,896 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframae mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 9,836 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside and offsided outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,773 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 9,719 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 9,719 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,673 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 9,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,605 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,550 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 950 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 9,424 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,342 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 9,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,247 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,119 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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E455 KNR is a 1988 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E455 KNR, 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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E455 KNR is a 1988 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 May 1988.

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