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TEP 349Y

1983 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,662 mi
Last recorded61,662 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEP 349Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TEP 349Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TEP 349Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEP 349Y registered?

TEP 349Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 March 1983.

Is TEP 349Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEP 349Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TEP 349Y have outstanding finance?

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