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KAS 545Y

1982 Rover Metro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,305 mi
Last recorded51,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1982 Rover Metro38,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAS 545Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OSF Inner wing has corrosion but outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 14,603 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy corrosion along sills, chassis rails and crossmembers

Fail 28 Jan 2016 14,603 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy corrosion along sills, chassis rails and crossmembers

Pass 17 Dec 2014 14,058 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 13,385 miles

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 6 Jan 2014 13,381 miles

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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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KAS 545Y is a 1982 Rover Metro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 38,345 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 KAS 545Y, 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 44 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 KAS 545Y registered?

KAS 545Y is a 1982 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 December 1982.

Is KAS 545Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAS 545Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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