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N35 JFR

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,241 mi
Last recorded42,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 JFR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,241 miles

Offside Rear suspension pipe and brake pipe near fuel tank

all jack mounts and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,659 miles

both rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre sidewalls perished

o/s and n/s floor slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,140 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,558 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,149 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,993 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,360 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 13,624 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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N35 JFR is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N35 JFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N35 JFR registered?

N35 JFR is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N35 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N35 JFR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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