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N125 YCH

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,000 mi
Last recorded95,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 YCH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 95,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 81,793 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 81,793 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,351 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 67,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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N125 YCH is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N125 YCH, 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 N125 YCH registered?

N125 YCH is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N125 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 YCH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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