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E638 XLG

1987 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,250 mi
Last recorded34,250 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE638 XLG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 34,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 32,709 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 32,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,240 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2021 32,240 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,945 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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E638 XLG is a 1987 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E638 XLG, 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

How do I check the history of E638 XLG?

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What year was E638 XLG registered?

E638 XLG is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E638 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E638 XLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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