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J995 RPE

1991 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,811 mi
Last recorded30,811 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Rover Metro52,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ995 RPE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,811 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 30,811 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside outer sill damaged at front

small hole in offside inner sill at front

Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,353 miles

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill + n/s boot floor

exhaust front pipe corroding + slight leak

long handbrake travel

rear footbrake efficiencys poor

rear suspension soft

Fail 13 Oct 2005 26,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill + n/s boot floor

exhaust front pipe corroding + slight leak

long handbrake travel

rear suspension soft

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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J995 RPE is a 1991 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J995 RPE, 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.

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What year was J995 RPE registered?

J995 RPE is a 1991 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 December 1991.

Is J995 RPE safe to buy?

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