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R431 NFX

1998 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,431 mi
Last recorded66,431 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 NFX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,431 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to penatrate corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear sub frames front and rear chassies

Fail 25 Jun 2009 62,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slght corossion on front and rear wheel arches

unable to penatrate corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear subframes rear boady above subframe

Pass 12 May 2008 52,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r service brake just met efficiency

unable to fully check cills due to covers

Fail 8 May 2008 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r service brake just met efficiency

unable to fully check cills due to covers

Pass 6 Apr 2007 42,954 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2006 38,885 miles

slight wear o/s of steering rack

Fail 6 May 2006 38,885 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight wear o/s of steering rack

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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R431 NFX is a 1998 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R431 NFX, 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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R431 NFX is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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