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XAD 112X

1982 Rover Metro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,368 mi
Last recorded38,368 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1982 Rover Metro38,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAD 112X
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside door mirror glass damaged.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 38,345 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,816 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 31,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,826 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 27,354 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2009 27,354 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,396 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 26,396 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2007 25,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 23,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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XAD 112X is a 1982 Rover Metro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 XAD 112X, 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.

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What year was XAD 112X registered?

XAD 112X is a 1982 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 April 1982.

Is XAD 112X safe to buy?

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