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TKO 316X

1981 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,469 mi
Last recorded3,469 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Rover Metro42,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKO 316X
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 3,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 2,722 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 2,722 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area- three (3) seperate areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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TKO 316X is a 1981 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 42,988 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 TKO 316X, 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 45 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 TKO 316X registered?

TKO 316X is a 1981 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is TKO 316X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKO 316X shows 3 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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