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N11 CXM

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,496 mi
Last recorded57,496 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 CXM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 57,496 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,389 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 75,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 71,440 miles

h/brake low effort

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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N11 CXM is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N11 CXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N11 CXM registered?

N11 CXM is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N11 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N11 CXM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N11 CXM have outstanding finance?

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