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N281 FTP

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,394 mi
Last recorded55,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 FTP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2010 55,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension height is lower than is usual but there is still bump stop clearance. Sill covers are fitted not allowing a full inspection. Nearside front tyre is starting to perish.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,394 miles

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

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

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

Suspension height is lower than is usual but there is still bump stop clearance. Sill covers are fitted not allowing a full inspection. Nearside front tyre is starting to perish.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,877 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 49,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 43,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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N281 FTP is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N281 FTP, 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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N281 FTP is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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