MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HYC 85Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 48,399 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 HYC 85Y, 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 43 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HYC 85Y registered?
HYC 85Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 March 1983.
Is HYC 85Y safe to buy?
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