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N412 XUK

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,301 mi
Last recorded55,301 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 XUK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both window screen wiper bades split

front suspension low

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,262 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wiper blades split

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight engine oil leak

wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,815 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

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

Oil leak

Parkbrake lever travel

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

Wheel studs/nuts not checked, trims fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,751 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,751 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,995 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 46,975 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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N412 XUK is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N412 XUK, 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 N412 XUK registered?

N412 XUK is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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