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Q786HCP

1987 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90 mi
Last recorded90 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Rover Metro32,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ786HCP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 90 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 89 miles

Central brake pipe rubbing on body

wiring harness

Pass 14 Dec 2018 10 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 10 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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Q786HCP is a 1987 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,833 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 Q786HCP, 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 39 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q786HCP registered?

Q786HCP is a 1987 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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