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B30 RFH

1985 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,490 mi
Last recorded51,490 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB30 RFH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,490 miles

Body corrosion taped up and vehicle presented in a dirty condition

Centre exhaust rubber missing

Nearside washer weak

Sills holed but not considered structural

Pass 29 Mar 2023 49,000 miles

Body taped and vehicle presented in a dirty condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust exhaust rubber missing but secure

Subframe corroded

o/s & n/s front sill / bodywork holed but not structural

Fail 16 Mar 2023 49,000 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected Suspension hard (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Body taped and vehicle presented in a dirty condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper ends missing

Exhaust exhaust rubber missing but secure

Subframe corroded

o/s & n/s front sill / bodywork holed but not structural

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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B30 RFH is a 1985 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 44,978 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 B30 RFH, 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 41 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 B30 RFH registered?

B30 RFH is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 May 1985.

Is B30 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B30 RFH 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.

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