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NOF 406X

1982 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,087 mi
Last recorded31,087 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Rover Metro38,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOF 406X
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,087 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 31,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no plate dull

Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,328 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,120 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 23,101 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perishing advise replacement

offside front floor to jacking point excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Apr 2016 23,807 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking split during brake test (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perishing advise replacement

offside front floor to jacking point excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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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NOF 406X is a 1982 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NOF 406X, 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.

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What year was NOF 406X registered?

NOF 406X is a 1982 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 March 1982.

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