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N935 XUK

1996 Rover Metro

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,020 mi
Last recorded50,020 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN935 XUK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,132 miles

oil leak

suspension low † †play both rear radius arms-bearings

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension low † †play in both rear radius arms-bushes † †oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 34,223 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 34,192 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak †n/s/r wheel arch corroded †o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode †corrosion around battery treminals †

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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N935 XUK is a 1996 Rover Metro in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N935 XUK, 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 N935 XUK registered?

N935 XUK is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N935 XUK safe to buy?

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