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N152 DSX

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,154 mi
Last recorded21,154 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 DSX
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,154 miles

Oil leak

o/s n/s front floor sections holed and corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2009 21,153 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

o/s n/s front floor sections holed and corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 20,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

o/s & n/s/f suspension mountings corroded

o/s & n/s/r subframe mountings corroded

parking brake cables corroded

spare tyre flat

suspension low

Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,966 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 17,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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N152 DSX is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N152 DSX, 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 N152 DSX registered?

N152 DSX is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N152 DSX safe to buy?

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