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N68 AYB

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,680 mi
Last recorded48,680 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN68 AYB
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,680 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2010 48,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,846 miles

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to dog guard being fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,846 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully test rear seat belts due to dog guard being fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2008 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,808 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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N68 AYB is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N68 AYB, 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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What year was N68 AYB registered?

N68 AYB is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is N68 AYB safe to buy?

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