MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR RADIUS ARM
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR RADIUS ARM
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P141 RBV is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P141 RBV, 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 P141 RBV registered?
P141 RBV is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P141 RBV safe to buy?
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