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E546 CPP

1988 Rover Metro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

72,903 mi
Last recorded72,903 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Metro42,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 CPP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 72,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 72,694 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,563 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 72,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 72,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,162 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,039 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 70,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,337 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,323 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,913 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,913 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,405 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,405 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,997 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 67,987 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,510 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 67,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,964 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,755 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 65,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,918 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 63,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,804 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E546 CPP is a 1988 Rover Metro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 E546 CPP, 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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What year was E546 CPP registered?

E546 CPP is a 1988 Rover Metro, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E546 CPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E546 CPP shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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