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N890 WEF

1995 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

63,908 mi
Last recorded63,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 WEF
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2007 63,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body pannels body filler applied . side play in park brake lever. nearside rear indicator amber bulb fading.nearside door mirror taped up .front and rear subframes heavily corroded

brake flex ferruals corroded. rear wheel arch to outer sill corroded. slight play in offside front upper ball joint. slight play in offside rear radius arm pin/bush

front suspension low. lower ball joint rubber gaitors split. floors heavily corroded. plastic outer sill covers fitted. rear sill backs heavily corroded. fuel pipes heavily corroded.

rear exhaust joint slight leaks.

rear inner wings corroding. nearside rear tyre wall cracking. rear brakes show a brake imbalance and noise, front brakes show a brake imbalance

rear upper floors heavily corroded. rear upper crossmember heavily corroded. rear floors boot floor and rear pannel heavily corroded. rear valance panel holed and corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,288 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 61,227 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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N890 WEF is a 1995 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N890 WEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N890 WEF registered?

N890 WEF is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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