MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
note : fluid loss from engine.
Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
note : cooling fan inoperative.
note : fluid loss from engine.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
offside front wheel one Incorrect nut fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
various corrosion and many welded repair patches
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
various corrosion and many welded repair patches
brake pipes undersealed
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
vehicles underbody heavily undersealed
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MMB 455Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 MMB 455Y, 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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MMB 455Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 9 March 1983.
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