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N142 CUY

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,723 mi
Last recorded89,723 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 CUY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 89,723 miles

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

surface rust on chassis n/s/f

Pass 20 Dec 2007 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 84,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 80,209 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 75,206 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 75,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside and nearside front floor surface corrosion †engine mountings front of engine weaken †nearside rear trailing arm slight play †suspension slightly low

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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N142 CUY is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N142 CUY, 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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N142 CUY is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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