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N751 XTV

1996 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,042 mi
Last recorded38,042 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted an d rear arches filled

under body corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2014 38,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted an d rear arches filled

under body corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,871 miles

sills coverd

tyres craking

under body corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 33,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sills coverd

tyres craking

under body corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,161 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 30,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,372 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 28,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,637 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 24,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 21,869 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,007 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 20,007 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XTV is a 1996 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N751 XTV, 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 N751 XTV registered?

N751 XTV is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N751 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N751 XTV shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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