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M166 UEO

1995 Rover Metro

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

57,994 mi
Last recorded57,994 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover Metro53,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 UEO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2006 57,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns floor slightly rusty

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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M166 UEO is a 1995 Rover Metro in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M166 UEO, 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 M166 UEO registered?

M166 UEO is a 1995 Rover Metro, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M166 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M166 UEO shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M166 UEO have outstanding finance?

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