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N549 FBP

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,950 mi
Last recorded25,950 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 FBP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,908 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,873 miles

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

unable to assess front pads due to they are covered

Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

unable to assess front pads due to they are covered

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,053 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,189 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,214 miles

outer sills covered.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,331 miles

exhaust downpipe section in poor condition

trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,257 miles

chip in windscreen.

skirts fitted to outer sill.

slight oil leak.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,928 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 17,925 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N549 FBP is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N549 FBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N549 FBP registered?

N549 FBP is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N549 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N549 FBP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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