MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N801 VFJ is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc 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 N801 VFJ, 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 N801 VFJ registered?
N801 VFJ is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 March 1996.
Is N801 VFJ safe to buy?
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