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M380 JPE

1993 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Metro54,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM380 JPE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,933 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 74,933 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 61,122 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M380 JPE is a 1993 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 54,243 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 M380 JPE, 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 33 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M380 JPE registered?

M380 JPE is a 1993 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is M380 JPE safe to buy?

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