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N976 XKN

1995 Rover Metro

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,367 mi
Last recorded55,367 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 XKN
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,367 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 55,340 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,475 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,557 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,765 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,715 miles

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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N976 XKN is a 1995 Rover Metro in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N976 XKN, 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 N976 XKN registered?

N976 XKN is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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