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N217 GGH

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,320 mi
Last recorded71,320 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 GGH
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2010 71,320 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

car corroding in variuos places

car not sitting level

drivers mirror cracked

drivers mirror taped up

front pads getting down

hand brake nocty on moment

n/s/f cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f cv boot perished

oil leak

plastic side sills fitted

rear arches tapped up

rear brake pipes +rear ferrulls corrodinhg

rear wheels leaning in but no movement in arms at moment

Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,503 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 67,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,859 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,368 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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N217 GGH is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc 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 N217 GGH, 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 N217 GGH registered?

N217 GGH is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N217 GGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 GGH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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