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B395 JRB

1985 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,096 mi
Last recorded72,096 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Rover Metro44,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB395 JRB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 72,096 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

park brake lever travel high

suspension low

Fail 1 May 2024 72,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

park brake lever travel high

suspension low

Pass 12 May 2023 67,444 miles

Offside Front subframe mounting slightly corroded

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

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 60,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,816 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,697 miles

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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B395 JRB is a 1985 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B395 JRB, 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.

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B395 JRB is a 1985 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 February 1985.

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