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N684 XEW

1996 Rover Metro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,339 mi
Last recorded61,339 miles
Recorded on26 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN684 XEW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2007 61,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

condition of outer body panels.-rear wheel arches.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 25 May 2007 61,315 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

blow from exhaust system.

both rear tyre wear low.

condition of outer body panels - rear wheel arches.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

wear in n/s/r radius arm bearings.

Pass 26 May 2006 54,080 miles

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

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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N684 XEW is a 1996 Rover Metro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N684 XEW, 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 N684 XEW registered?

N684 XEW is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N684 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N684 XEW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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