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N678 KAE

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

79,546 mi
Last recorded79,546 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 KAE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,633 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,698 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 75,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 75,495 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,617 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 74,617 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,236 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension unit strap (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,237 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,237 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under plastic sill cover (5.2.6)

Unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 53,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,666 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 51,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,248 miles

near side outer drive boot showing signs of age related cracking

off side front drive outer drive boot showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,565 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,790 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 36,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,763 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 34,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edge 2mm and perishing.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Suspension low.

Pass 18 Aug 2005 34,247 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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N678 KAE is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N678 KAE, 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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N678 KAE is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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