MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear n/s to o/s metal brake pipe slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1. Rear N/S to O/S metal brake pipe corroded. †
Fuel tanking damp, but no visible leakage
N/S/R tyre tread near limit
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N231 BJW is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N231 BJW, 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 N231 BJW registered?
N231 BJW is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 June 1996.
Is N231 BJW safe to buy?
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