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M107 UKY

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,864 mi
Last recorded107,864 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM107 UKY
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 107,864 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Crash bar heavily corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2023 107,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease.

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Crash bar heavily corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2022 107,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge/ 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 104,323 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,834 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,254 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 98,254 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 95,102 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 95,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 91,078 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 91,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,882 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

fuel filler neck corroded .breather pipe fallen off

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 67,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,656 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,612 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 52,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres are wearing on inner tread

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded and just starting to produce sharp edges

Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres are wearing on inner tread

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded and just starting to produce sharp edges

Pass 1 Dec 2007 44,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2005 34,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M107 UKY is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M107 UKY, 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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M107 UKY is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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