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B296 UOD

1984 Rover Metro

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,707 mi
Last recorded45,707 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB296 UOD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2005 45,707 miles

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

exhaust blowing downpipe

play in n/s steering rack

rear exhaust hanger missing

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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B296 UOD is a 1984 Rover Metro in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 38,903 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 B296 UOD, 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 42 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 B296 UOD registered?

B296 UOD is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 September 1984.

Is B296 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B296 UOD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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