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N590 BLV

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,379 mi
Last recorded59,379 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 BLV
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,379 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,734 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 50,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,880 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,964 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 48,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,816 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 47,814 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,102 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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N590 BLV is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N590 BLV, 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 N590 BLV registered?

N590 BLV is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N590 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N590 BLV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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