MOT Status
Mileage
66,907 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both rear wheels out of alignment vertically
How Reliable is the Rover Metro?
Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N629 XVP is a 1996 Rover Metro in Turquoise with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 N629 XVP, 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 N629 XVP registered?
N629 XVP is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 6 February 1996.
Is N629 XVP safe to buy?
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