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WOD 497X

1982 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,037 mi
Last recorded80,037 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Rover Metro38,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOD 497X
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,037 miles

Front tyres outer sidewall crackling but no cord showing at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,032 miles

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

Front tyres outer sidewall crackling but no cord showing at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,835 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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WOD 497X is a 1982 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 38,345 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 WOD 497X, 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 44 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 WOD 497X registered?

WOD 497X is a 1982 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 April 1982.

Is WOD 497X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOD 497X 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.

Does WOD 497X have outstanding finance?

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