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B959 VKE

1984 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,345 mi
Last recorded50,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Rover Metro38,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB959 VKE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 50,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,694 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 48,991 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 48,980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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B959 VKE is a 1984 Rover Metro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B959 VKE, 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 B959 VKE registered?

B959 VKE is a 1984 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B959 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B959 VKE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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