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N130 JGS

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 JGS
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2006 58,704 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement off/side hand brake mounting bracket

off/side/front tyre side wall crackes

parking brake requires ajusting

plastic covers over door sills

slight bonce rear suspension

Pass 14 Jan 2006 52,415 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 52,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion started o/s rear wheel arch

plastic covers over door sills

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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N130 JGS is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 49,315 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 N130 JGS, 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 30 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N130 JGS registered?

N130 JGS is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N130 JGS safe to buy?

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