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E656 ERK

1987 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,387 mi
Last recorded53,387 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE656 ERK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 53,387 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2024 53,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 53,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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E656 ERK is a 1987 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E656 ERK, 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 E656 ERK registered?

E656 ERK is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E656 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E656 ERK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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