CarVerify

Free Car Check

N990 MCK

1996 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,444 mi
Last recorded20,444 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Metro49,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 MCK
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 20,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 19,760 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2015 19,760 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,045 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,613 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 15,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,335 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,243 miles

off side /near side rear wheel arches showing slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,350 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
Full Rover Metro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N990 MCK is a 1996 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N990 MCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N990 MCK?

You can check the full history of N990 MCK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N990 MCK registered?

N990 MCK is a 1996 Rover Metro, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N990 MCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N990 MCK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N990 MCK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N990 MCK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.