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N664 WVP

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,710 mi
Last recorded36,710 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN664 WVP
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,710 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wheel aches starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow between cat and centre

slight exhaust blow between centre and back

slight exhaust blow from back box

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

Fail 13 Oct 2005 36,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wheel arches starting to corroded

slight exhaust between cat and centre section

slight exhaust blow between centre and back box

slight exhaust blow from back box

slight play in nearside rear radius arm

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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N664 WVP is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N664 WVP, 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 N664 WVP registered?

N664 WVP is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N664 WVP safe to buy?

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