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N751 WAU

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,740 mi
Last recorded59,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN751 WAU
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

petrol tank repaired and not leaking at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,953 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise both rear wheel arches corroded

advise corrosion around both side floors

advise front to rear brake pipes coated with greese

Fail 13 Feb 2014 54,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise both rear wheel arches corroded

advise corrosion around both side floors

advise front to rear brake pipes coated with greese

Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise both rear floors starting to corrode

advise brake pipes to rear slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension a little low

n/s/rear tyre side wall

o/s/rear tyre side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,127 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,449 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,449 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

both rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,344 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 39,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,163 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 38,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

park brake levers starting to stick/bind

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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N751 WAU is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N751 WAU, 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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N751 WAU is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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