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N543 SJT

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 SJT
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,035 miles

bump stop gap offside front is less tha near side

nearside rear hanbrake lever has lesser travel than offside.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,035 miles

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

bump stop gap offside front is less tha near side

nearside rear hanbrake lever has lesser travel than offside.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 75,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ride height low at front

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,981 miles

Drive Belt Perished

N/S/R Arch Starting To Rust

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Drive Belt Perished

N/S/R Arch Starting To Rust

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,258 miles

NSF Tyre 1.8mm

OSR Tyre 1.8mm

Fail 5 Jan 2007 61,258 miles

NSF Tyre 1.8mm

OSR Tyre 1.8mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,516 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 55,516 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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N543 SJT is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N543 SJT, 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 N543 SJT registered?

N543 SJT is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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