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R296 CHL

1998 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,006 mi
Last recorded49,006 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 CHL
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,731 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 46,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,315 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 44,312 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,714 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust front pipe has been repaired with sealer

Fail 13 Jan 2006 40,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe repairede with sealer to complete gass test

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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R296 CHL is a 1998 Rover Metro in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R296 CHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R296 CHL registered?

R296 CHL is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R296 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 CHL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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