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N144 RJF

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,635 mi
Last recorded34,635 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 RJF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 34,635 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 34,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2007 30,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 22,629 miles

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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N144 RJF is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N144 RJF, 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 N144 RJF registered?

N144 RJF is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N144 RJF safe to buy?

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