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N343 XOF

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 XOF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light rebound srap corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 62,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light rebound srap corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,264 miles

h/brake cable touching exhaust o/s+n/sf b/hoses showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,260 miles

all flashers slight discolour n/sfw blade slght split o/sfb/pipe showing signs of corrosion most b/p/ferrels s/corr ex h/shield broken weld poss fuel breather pipe corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,046 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear valance corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2008 50,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear valance corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,968 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 47,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,322 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 45,322 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 40,368 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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N343 XOF is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 53,774 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 N343 XOF, 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 31 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N343 XOF registered?

N343 XOF is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 13 December 1995.

Is N343 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N343 XOF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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