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E985 XDY

1988 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,464 mi
Last recorded17,464 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Rover Metro42,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE985 XDY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 17,464 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear brakes weaker

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Fail 29 May 2013 17,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear brakes weaker

rear windscreen washer inoperative

suspension low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel filler cap area corroding

rear valance corroded

suspension slightly low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

surface cracks in both rear tyres

suspension low

Fail 10 Jun 2011 16,685 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

surface cracks in both rear tyres

suspension low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 11 May 2009 15,978 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 21 May 2008 15,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,905 miles

rear view mirror missing

rear washer inoperative

Pass 13 May 2006 14,056 miles

drivers seat backrest slightly loose

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s rear seatbelt stalk damaged

oil leak

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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E985 XDY is a 1988 Rover Metro in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E985 XDY, 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 E985 XDY registered?

E985 XDY is a 1988 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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