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N716 KGO

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,755 mi
Last recorded74,755 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 KGO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 74,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,495 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 62,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,008 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,295 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight dent in rim

sills not checked due to plastic covers

Pass 31 Oct 2013 31,941 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded and slight blow.

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 31,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tailpipe corroded and slight blow.

outer sills not checked due to plastic trims.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,781 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 31,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,783 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 31,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,245 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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N716 KGO is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N716 KGO, 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 N716 KGO registered?

N716 KGO is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N716 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N716 KGO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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