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N330 NAM

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,915 mi
Last recorded47,915 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 NAM
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 47,915 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 47,913 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 41,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

rear wheel arch's corroded

sills covered

Fail 6 May 2015 41,677 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

rear wheel arch's corroded

sills covered

Pass 7 Jun 2014 38,558 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,389 miles

covers over sills

Pass 25 May 2012 32,689 miles

corrossion to both rear wheel archs

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear panel

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,863 miles

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

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

covers over sills

Pass 19 May 2010 28,454 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 28,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel archs corroded not within suspension or seat belt perscribed areas

rear cross member corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 26,336 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2009 26,336 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 24,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,872 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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N330 NAM is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N330 NAM, 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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N330 NAM is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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