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N505 OUF

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,116 mi
Last recorded58,116 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 OUF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,116 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear door sill corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,106 miles

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

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear door sill corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,619 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 57,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,509 miles

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

suspension low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,825 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 55,825 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,419 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel filler/breather pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion forward of offside front jacking point

Fail 1 Oct 2007 51,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion forward of offside front jacking point

Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,508 miles

osf door dented, recent body work on rear arches.

rear tyres cracked, oil leaks, exhaust damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 48,984 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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N505 OUF is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N505 OUF, 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 N505 OUF registered?

N505 OUF is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N505 OUF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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