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J864 RDU

1991 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,133 mi
Last recorded43,133 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ864 RDU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,133 miles

1/rough (not jagged) rear arches 2/heavy scaling n/s & o/s rear sills 3/corrosion rear panel (non 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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J864 RDU is a 1991 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,438 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 J864 RDU, 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 35 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 J864 RDU registered?

J864 RDU is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 October 1991.

Is J864 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J864 RDU 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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