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N458 JDM

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,108 mi
Last recorded60,108 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 JDM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,108 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,995 miles

front to rear brake pipes greased

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisey

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,586 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 51,627 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 51,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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N458 JDM is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N458 JDM, 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 N458 JDM registered?

N458 JDM is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N458 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 JDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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