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R506 JPD

1998 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,920 mi
Last recorded24,920 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 JPD
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,529 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,364 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,223 miles

perishing to the tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,097 miles

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

slight perishing to tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,865 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,865 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 22,533 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 22,303 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 22,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension getting low /

Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,821 miles

headlight aim retested

Fail 25 Jan 2007 21,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,496 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R506 JPD is a 1998 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R506 JPD, 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 R506 JPD registered?

R506 JPD is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R506 JPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 JPD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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