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R763 VKJ

1998 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,696 mi
Last recorded38,696 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Metro39,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 VKJ
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,696 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front floor pans corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,906 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front floor pans corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 36,793 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 35,492 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,722 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,141 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 27,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,952 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 9,621 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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R763 VKJ is a 1998 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R763 VKJ, 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 R763 VKJ registered?

R763 VKJ is a 1998 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R763 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 VKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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