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UEC 382Y

1983 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,685 mi
Last recorded47,685 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 382Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 47,685 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 47,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,018 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear hydrolastic pipes corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 44,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear hydrolastic pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,309 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s door damaged

rear subframe corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,289 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s door damaged

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,806 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f door damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2012 36,801 miles

Centre Front Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 36,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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UEC 382Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UEC 382Y, 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.

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What year was UEC 382Y registered?

UEC 382Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 3 May 1983.

Is UEC 382Y safe to buy?

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