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N637 NUF

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,059 mi
Last recorded71,059 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 NUF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,059 miles

Both rear wheel arches have cover panels fitted, covered in underseal so unable to check the welding properly. Both front floors corroded around jacking points

Fail 16 Dec 2008 71,059 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Both rear wheel arches have cover panels fitted, covered in underseal so unable to check the welding properly. Both front floors corroded around jacking points

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,951 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 69,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 68,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 67,363 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 67,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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N637 NUF is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N637 NUF, 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 N637 NUF registered?

N637 NUF is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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