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E466 RKG

1987 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,132 mi
Last recorded41,132 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 RKG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,132 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 41,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/r & n/s/f bumpers corners missing

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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E466 RKG is a 1987 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc 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 E466 RKG, 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 E466 RKG registered?

E466 RKG is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E466 RKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E466 RKG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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