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VRD 807Y

1983 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,651 mi
Last recorded59,651 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRD 807Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,651 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All front brake flexi hoses pereshed

All front metal brake pipes corroded

Battery loose but secure

Both front floor pans corroded

Both front outer cv boots heavely pereshed

Both front outer sills corroded

Nearside rear tyre lightly pereshed

Offside rear tyre heavely pereshed

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear silencer baffles braking up

Slight play in nearside front inner rack ball joint

Various oil leaks

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,940 miles

Both front outer cv boots heavly pereshed and cracked

Excessive play in nearside front shock absorber lower bush

Oil dampness on engine

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Water pump leaking

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre heavly perished and cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2012 57,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Both front outer cv boots heavly pereshed and cracked

Both rear tyres heavly pereshed and cracked

Excessive play in nearside front shock absorber lower bush

Oil dampness on engine

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Slight play in offside front lower arm ball joint

Water pump leaking

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,645 miles

Both front outer cv boots pereshed

Both front tyres starting to peresh

Both front upper shock absorber bushes starting to wear

Both rear tyres pereshed and heavly cracked

Both rear tyres worn close to leagle limit

Center exhaust rubber broken

Downpipe bracket broken

Nearside front shock absorber lower bush has slight movement

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear seat belts not fitted to vehicle

Rear subframe mountings in poor condition

Slight play in both inner steering rack ball joints

Slight play in both rear radius arm bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,803 miles

Coolant leak

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

offside front sill/wing corroded

slight play in both rear radius arm bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,132 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

hole in osf sill

nsr and osr tyres perrished

osr foor corroded by subfram monting

Fail 8 Apr 2009 50,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

hole in osf sill

nsr and osr tyres perrished

osr foor corroded by subfram monting

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,154 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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VRD 807Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRD 807Y, 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 VRD 807Y registered?

VRD 807Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 June 1983.

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