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R483 YCR

1997 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,871 mi
Last recorded49,871 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover Metro46,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 YCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,423 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 44,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre low and starting to go out of shape

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,432 miles

Nearside rear tyre low and starting to go out of shape

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,151 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,151 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,637 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 25,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,936 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 14,443 miles

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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R483 YCR is a 1997 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 46,384 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 R483 YCR, 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 29 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R483 YCR registered?

R483 YCR is a 1997 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R483 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 YCR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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