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E612 YYC

1988 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,924 mi
Last recorded63,924 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Rover Metro42,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE612 YYC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,958 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 52,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 50,413 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 48,151 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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E612 YYC is a 1988 Rover Metro in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E612 YYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E612 YYC registered?

E612 YYC is a 1988 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E612 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E612 YYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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