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R100 FEC

1998 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,442 mi
Last recorded23,442 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 FEC
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 23,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,673 miles

rear tyres starting to crack/split

Pass 6 Feb 2014 17,277 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 17,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,752 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 16,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,469 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 15,468 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 14,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 12,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,377 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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R100 FEC is a 1998 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 39,006 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 R100 FEC, 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 28 years old, this Rover Metro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R100 FEC registered?

R100 FEC is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R100 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 FEC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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