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N726 BNE

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,165 mi
Last recorded42,165 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 BNE
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,165 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s rear slight damage

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 42,165 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front bumper damaged

n/s rear slight damage

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,960 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 40,960 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 40,544 miles

n/s/rear suspention stiff

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,751 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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N726 BNE is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N726 BNE, 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 N726 BNE registered?

N726 BNE is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N726 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N726 BNE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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