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N916 BVW

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,414 mi
Last recorded62,414 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 BVW
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,414 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,277 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 58,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,090 miles

nearside and offside outer drive shaft gaitors starting to crack

offside front indicatore lens cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,482 miles

nearside and offside front outer constant velocity gaitors in poor condition

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front floor corroded

tail gate damaged

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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N916 BVW is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N916 BVW, 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.

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What year was N916 BVW registered?

N916 BVW is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 18 August 1995.

Is N916 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N916 BVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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