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N109 OGG

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,427 mi
Last recorded37,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 OGG
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2012 37,427 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on offside rear wheel arch and offside front floor not excessive at present

Fail 13 Dec 2011 37,315 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,499 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 36,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,609 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 35,609 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,123 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear whhel arch slighty corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,548 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 32,584 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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N109 OGG is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 49,315 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 N109 OGG, 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 30 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N109 OGG is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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