MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corroison on front metal brake pipes.
corrosion around rear seatbelt mounts.
corrosion on outer sills.
front brake pads starting to wear thin.
front mud guards starting to become insecure.
front pipe exhaust starting to deteriorate.
front suspension arms corroding.
handbrake warning light on constant.
minor leak around front pipe exhaust.
n/s/f floor pan/inner sill holed outside prescribed area.
play in steering rack/system.
rear boot floor /valnce holed+corroded outside prescribed area.
rear metal brake pipes+ends corroding.
rear outer wheel arches corroding.
rear suspension/floor pan+subframe corroding.
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TXI 8542 is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 TXI 8542, 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 35 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TXI 8542 registered?
TXI 8542 is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is TXI 8542 safe to buy?
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