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B10 SLE

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 SLE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,796 miles

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

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

handbrake running out of reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,585 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,266 miles

all plates welded to body adequete not excellent

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

n/s/f seat belt slightly difficult to release under load. however does work in a satisfactory way.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 57,128 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 57,128 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B10 SLE is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 49,315 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 B10 SLE, 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 30 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B10 SLE registered?

B10 SLE is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is B10 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 SLE shows 6 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.

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