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N539 RBE

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,154 mi
Last recorded56,154 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 RBE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,154 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 56,154 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filler and breather pipes and under body showing signs of corrosion,

rear flexis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,336 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges †n/s & o/s rear wheels leaning in badly at the top (no play felt in suspension arm bearings)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,336 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on edges †n/s & o/s rear wheels leaning in badly at the top (no play found in suspension arm bearings)

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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N539 RBE 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 N539 RBE, 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 N539 RBE registered?

N539 RBE is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N539 RBE safe to buy?

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