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N145 HCR

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,993 mi
Last recorded78,993 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 HCR
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,993 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2010 78,993 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,657 miles

exhaust system has limited life.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 63,328 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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N145 HCR is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N145 HCR, 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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What year was N145 HCR registered?

N145 HCR is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is N145 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N145 HCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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