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YDL 58Y

1983 Rover Metro

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,883 mi
Last recorded52,883 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Rover Metro48,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDL 58Y
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2008 52,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,403 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 52,395 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,439 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 51,439 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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YDL 58Y is a 1983 Rover Metro in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 YDL 58Y, 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 YDL 58Y registered?

YDL 58Y is a 1983 Rover Metro, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is YDL 58Y safe to buy?

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